The glowing works from Siena, now at the Met, are revelatory for their emotional intensity and 24-karat beauty.

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Today, Baramulla stands as a symbol of the possibilities that lie ahead, a town that has survived invasions, political ...

A sculpture of the Virgin Mary showing her giving birth to Jesus was recently attacked and beheaded. Called “Crowning” by the artist Esther Strauss, the sculpture had been part of a temporary ...

Nick Spreen, from New York, was notified of the end of his relationship by a brusque summary of his girlfriend's text thanks ...

Highlighting the second day of the festival, featuring an incredible lineup of performances and activities, this first-of-its-kind event in the region invites attendees to immerse themselves in an ...

to Harvard Art Museums, 2002. Gushtasp was a son of the Iranian king Luhrasp. When his father refused to abdicate in his favor, the impatient young prince left Iran for the capital city of Rum ...

It was back in July 2012 that my partner John and I visited Poland on a week-long group tour with Fregata Travel. My only ...