A new exhibition at the Toledo Museum of Art puts 17th-century artist phenom Rachel Ruysch back in the spotlight.

Mourners will bid a final farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday during his funeral Mass, which is expected to draw ...

The British School, 17th Century comprised a group of artists active in this region in the period. Works identified as being by this group appear regularly at auction.

But the industry as we understand it today really has its origins in the second half of the 19th century. Whilst the scientific revolution of the 17th century ... (NHS) in Europe created a much ...

In fact, many women who practiced magic were portrayed as healers until their healing powers ... from others in Europe at the time and if their objects were unique to their work. In addition to iconic ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis changed the Catholic Church’s teaching in areas such as the death penalty and nuclear ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Catholic Church who tried to position it to be more inclusive, died on ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A charming 17th Century farmhouse, with a coveted position in the Lake District, is for sale. Pasture Lane Farm presents a rare opportunity to ...

In the sweltering summer of AD18, a desperate chant echoed across China's sun-scorched plains: "Heaven has gone blind!" ...

THE Aryan myth is not an invention of the Nazis. These neo-Teutons merely exploited a widely-held German belief which dates ...