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).
Learn about Umbria and Tuscany, the regions in the center of Italy.
Americans land on Utah Beach, one of five Normandy beaches attacked on D-day.
Vatican City is the center of the Catholic Church and is the smallest city-state in the world.
Mt. Vesuvius's first "pine tree" eruption is now termed a "Plinian" event.
Maps detail the loss of Hooker's Union troops at Chancellorsville.
Alexander proves himself fearless and wise in India.
While in the asylum, van Gogh paints his surroundings, producing several of his most-beloved works.
Vincent commits suicide by shooting himself in the chest; he dies 2 days later at 37 years of age.
U.S. war posters highlight worries about food shortages and prompt people to avoid wasting anything.
Learn about the Battle of Waterloo, which serves as the backdrop to "Vanity Fair."
Travel back in time to view plans and witness bloodshed in the Battle of Waterloo through annotated maps, drawings and paintings.
Dew is not only beautiful on a spider's web, it also provides the spider with essential drinking water.
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