This film explores European life from 1200 to 1500, highlighting the significance of art in documenting this era. It discusses the three main institutions of medieval Europe: the Church, the Emperors, ...

The content discusses the Gothic art movement from 1140 to 1500 AD in Europe, emphasizing its philosophical underpinnings ...

The Greek Orthodox Holy Monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai is believed to house the oldest icon depicting the ...

Pieter Lastman’s 1614 painting captures the biblical moment when Abraham leaves everything behind to follow God’s call.

Irish music acts have been visiting for weeks already, but St. Patrick’s Day is finally here. The Greater St. Patrick’s Day ...

Noor al-Ghamari set up a tent in the rubble to create a haven for women needing a bit of self-care. This is the moment Israeli soldiers pushed a Palestinian’s car off a cliff after arresting ...

The Genesis of the Sistine exhibit, running through May 28, 2025, includes some works that have never been seen in the United ...

Who are Alawites, and why are they being targeted in Syria? An ambush on a Syrian security patrol near Latakia by pro-Assad gunmen has ignited days of clashes, leading to over 1,000 deaths and ...

Still, almost despite itself, it points to true art. By Jason Farago and George Etheredge for The New York Times As a sprawling new exhibit opens in two museums in Amsterdam, the German artist ...

The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them.

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The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is ...