The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and ...
Maison Picassiette in Chartres, Eure-et-Loir is one of few architectural masterpieces of naïve art in France, created by a ...
This brightly colored art that looks to be spray painted on the wall is actually part of an art installation which has ...
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Today-History-Oct24

Today in History for Oct. 24: In 1260, under Pope Alexander IV, Chartres Cathedral in France was consecrated. Completed in less than 30 years, the structure represents high Gothic architecture at its ...
France's Chartres cathedral, a vast 13th century building with 18 staff on the payroll, is a costly place to run, and the one million a year who normally come to see its famous blue stained-glass ...
Bali is ruined,” reckoned actor Charlie Chaplin, an early lamenter of overtourism. The year was 1936. Fast-forward, and the ...
Explore the Cathedral of Bern, Switzerland’s tallest church and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Admire its intricate façade, towering spire, and detailed sculptures. Discover the cathedral’s ...
With many choosing to explore the great outdoors that sits right on our doorstep rather than hopping on a plane to go abroad, the UK is not short of fantastic areas to roam about, either for a ...
Members of the royal family are gathering at Westminster Cathedral in London this afternoon to celebrate the life of the Katharine, Duchess of Kent. She passed away earlier this month at the age of 92 ...
Hello! Today's a popular day for royal birthdays as the Duke of Sussex celebrates his 41st birthday, Queen Letizia of Spain turns 53 and Prince Daniel of Sweden is 52. We'll be keeping our eyes peeled ...
The Duchess of Kent’s coffin has arrived at Westminster Cathedral late this afternoon ahead of the funeral, which will take place tomorrow. Katharine's coffin travelled three miles from Kensington ...
The archive consists of photographs and slides documenting Chartres Cathedral and related buildings of the 12th and 13th centuries taken by architect and art historian Jan van der Meulen and an ...