What does it mean when we say "art is in the eye of the beholder?" How have artists' subjects changed over the centuries? This collection features diverse art forms (from ancient mosaics to modern cubism).
Areas along the northeastern coast of Japan were especially hard hit by the earthquake and resulting tsunami.
People in Sendai, seeking shelter from the tsunami, rushed to rooftops while the sea washed ashore below them.
After telling the British people that Hitler was dead, Winston Churchill declared that May 8, 1945 would be VE (Victory in Europe) Day.
In northern Scotland, about thirty miles north of Inverness, archeologists believe they have found evidence of a monastery raided by Vikings.
In 1992, the National Museum of Wales received some interesting artifacts found on the island of Anglesey (located off the northwest coast of Wales).
On the 8th of June, 793, Vikings began their invasion of Britain, killing monks and looting a monastery.
Vincent van Gogh created many self-portraits.
Initially, it seemed like a good idea for Paul Gauguin to paint with Vincent van Gogh (in October of 1888).
Today Vincent van Gogh, the Dutch painter, is one of the world's most-beloved artists.
Niagara Fallsan ever-popular tourist destinationis a beautiful place to visit during any season.
Take a trip to Tibets Autonomous Region with the BBC's Michael Palin.
Vivian Leigh, who played the role of Scarlet O'Hara, in "Gone with the Wind," was married, for a time, to the famous actor Laurence Olivier. In this c...
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