20 Elegant Modern Women—the 19th-Century Paintings of Alfred Stevens
Alfred Stevens was one of Belgium's leading 19th-century artists who specialized in paintings of fashionable young women …
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A Brief History of Cats—and why we love them
It's official—we're crazy about cats! According to the ASPCA, Americans own 85.8 million cats. And in Europe, it's the …
Valentine Moments in Time
What is love? Philosophers have debated this question for eons. They divide love into three forms: eros, the passionate, …
The Dancers of Degas
Ballerinas are to Degas as lilies are to Monet. And "make us see" is what he does with exquisite aplomb. He renders the …
20 Eligible Bachelors — vote for Your 16th Century "Renaissance Man"
Imagine we've traveled back in time to the 16th century. This was a time called the Renaissance, covering roughly …
12 Exquisite Romantic Paintings to Feed Your Soul
Franz Unterberger (1837 - 1902) was an Austrian painter specializing in architecture, water scenes and landscapes in the …
10 Views of Victorian London — Then and Now
Like many older cities around the world, London has changed with the times. But unlike many cities, a great deal of old …
Abandoned Buildings — Stories Frozen in Time
History is literally dying all around us. Decay is nature's process of creative destruction—destroying the old to make …
40 Beautiful Images of Wales from the 1890s
Through the magic of “Photochrom” comes these beautiful color images of Wales from the late 19th century. Photochrom is …
Following in the footsteps of Sissi at the Hungarian Opera in 1885
Join us as we take a journey inside some of the world’s great opera houses. Imagine we're in 1885, and tonight, we have …
Gloriana!—the Many Faces of Elizabeth I
Portraiture played an important role in the Elizabethan era. Queen Elizabeth's portraits conveyed the regal image of a …
12 Beautiful Paintings from Russian Artist Lev Lagorio
Lev Lagorio (1828–1905) loved the way light plays with the beauty and drama of sea and mountains. Known for his …