Tag: Centuries
These Fascinating Objects Show How the Palace of Versailles Drove Surprising Scientific Advances in the 17th and 18th Centuries
The Palace of Versailles in France is not just a symbol of opulence and grandeur, but also a…
The Fool Has Appeared in Art for Centuries. What Do These Portrayals of the Complex Character Say About Us?
Portrait of a Jester looking through his fingers, circa 1548 The Phoebus Foundation Throughout history, the figure of…
‘A Christmas Carol’ Marvelously Captured the Holiday’s Victorian Spirit and Inspired New Traditions for Centuries to Come
As the story of Scrooge’s redemption spread, so did the customs and values that Dickens championed. The Christmas…
You Can Listen to a Lost Chopin Waltz That Hasn’t Been Heard for Nearly Two Centuries
A new waltz by Frédéric Chopin has been discovered by a curator at the Morgan Library & Museum…
This Lost Mozart Composition Hasn’t Been Heard for Centuries. Now, You Can Listen to It
The recent discovery of a 12-minute musical composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart has sparked excitement in the music…
Despite new clues, this ancient fish has stumped scientists for centuries
So what could Pegasus volans be? Davesne and Carnevale propose that the fish may represent a transitional stage…
See Images of New Yorkers and Their Pets Across Three Centuries
The bustling streets of New York City have always been home to a diverse array of residents, from…