The art and architecture of the island of Sicily are distinctly different from what we typically associate with Italian artistry – it’s significantly more multicultural due to its prime positioning ...

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce a lecture by art and architectural historian Allan Langdale, Ph.D., at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 17. Professor Langdale will present ...

Humanities West presents Norman Sicily: Art & Power in Palermo, a two-day program of lectures, discussions, and musical performances exploring the multi-ethnic clash of 11th century Sicily, ...

David Tresilian reports on a trip to the Mediterranean island of Sicily, once part of the mediaeval Fatimid Caliphate and still retaining traces of its Arab heritage today. Mention the island of ...

The arrival of the Normans in Sicily brought about a massive transformation in the way the island was administered as well as a very impressive period of building new churches and palaces. The best ...

The Normans conquered two great island kingdoms in the Middle Ages: England and Sicily. Their courts produced two great mapping traditions, represented by the Hereford Mappamundi in England and the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

The capital Palermo is the best place to appreciate Sicily’s Arab-Norman heritage, with this being the focus of official tours of the old city centre. Palermo today is divided into a modern part ...