Sumptuous objects tell the story of chinoiserie in a New York exhibition — though its feminist thesis is tendentious ...

Antique and vintage furnishings are inherently timeless; after all, if that table was beautiful in 1920 and still looks great ...

A facsimile of the 17th-century Dutch documents that Charles Gehring spent 50 years translating, showing the condition of ancient records damaged by floods, in battles, in leaky ship holds and ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A 17th-century Somerset pub with "mismatched chairs" and "exposed beams" has been named among the cosiest in the UK. The Three Swans in ...

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Robbie Williams has revealed he was diagnosed with scurvy after rapid weight loss caused by taking an appetite suppressant — describing the condition as a “17th-century pirate disease.” The ...

This is one of the more surprising revelations from a tour around an extraordinary loan of 18 Rembrandts and 57 other 17 th century Dutch masterpieces ... s daily life, the Dutch elite, the impact of ...

A Swedish museum has launched a massive four-year project to preserve the sagging hull of the Vasa, a majestic warship that sank nearly 400 years ago and is now one of Sweden's most popular tourist ...

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One of England’s earliest Quaker burial grounds has been recognised for its historic importance. The 17th century site at Lower Hazel in South Gloucestershire has been granted Grade II listed status ...

"A 17th century pirate disease," he said. While Williams did not identify which drug he was taking, he revealed that he was on "something like Ozempic" in October 2023. Related: Robbie Williams ...