As New York City celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding, National Geographic looks back on more than a century of ...

Ahmet Ertegün was more than a legendary music producer; he was a cultural visionary who bridged music, art and diplomacy to ...

Discover 10 fun facts about San Miguel de Allende—from its 16th‑century origins and UNESCO status to hidden hot springs ...

The relevance of the author was challenged (replaced by the critic), as was the text (replaced by theory). The novel as story ...

Pictures of Belonging at the Smithsonian American Art Museum spotlights Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi, and Miné Okubo, three ...

These pioneering artists have sustained a legacy of radical, often political art, over the course of decades. That their work ...

This month’s submissions all were handed down in families, including a fine set of Reed & Barton sterling flatware, a ...

In the early 20th century, Paris presented something America couldn’t: independence. For a generation of women, the City of ...

Julie Hart Beers was among the dozens of women who made their mark in majestic landscape painting despite the obstacles.

Once upon a time – way back in the twentieth century – people got their laughs from reading comics in the newspaper.  Today, many of us get our chuckles by seeing (and sharing) humorous memes online.

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Art galleries and museums are a big draw in July and August. They offer a way to beat the heat and see a sampling of the best ...