My working impression of Greece was embodied in the Vatican’s fresco The School of Athens by Raphael. In it,

Turin was not supposed to be the point. This was a Northern Italy trip with friends — Bill and

In medieval England, justice was more than a legal process—it was a performance of power. Punishment often took place

Henry II and Simon de Montfort Walk Into a Parliament… You know what’s tricky about history? The people who

Where Villandry and Cheverny reflected the Enlightenment’s faith in reason and domestic refinement, Osborne House and Chatsworth embody a

It’s hard to imagine now, but not too long ago, doubting religious orthodoxy could get you killed. In 1697,

Of all the stunning châteaux in the Loire Valley, two stand as architectural marvels and case studies in Enlightenment

My working impression of Greece was embodied in the Vatican’s fresco The School of Athens by Raphael. In it,

Turin was not supposed to be the point. This was a Northern Italy trip with friends — Bill and

In medieval England, justice was more than a legal process—it was a performance of power. Punishment often took place

Henry II and Simon de Montfort Walk Into a Parliament… You know what’s tricky about history? The people who

Where Villandry and Cheverny reflected the Enlightenment’s faith in reason and domestic refinement, Osborne House and Chatsworth embody a

It’s hard to imagine now, but not too long ago, doubting religious orthodoxy could get you killed. In 1697,

Of all the stunning châteaux in the Loire Valley, two stand as architectural marvels and case studies in Enlightenment

Let’s start with the backdrop: the English Civil War (1642–1651), a brutal and bewildering conflict that split families and

To challenge a king, he needed a vision. To rule like one, he needed ambition. Let’s talk about Simon

He built a kingdom on law and loyalty—then watched both fail him. If you’re looking for a medieval king

He wore the mitre like a crown—and took his martyrdom like a coronation. Let’s talk about Thomas à Becket,

James Gibbs was one of the most influential architects of 18th-century Britain, known for his ability to blend Baroque

Lancelot “Capability” Brown is one of the most influential landscape designers in British history, often called “England’s greatest gardener.”

Let’s start with the backdrop: the English Civil War (1642–1651), a brutal and bewildering conflict that split families and

To challenge a king, he needed a vision. To rule like one, he needed ambition. Let’s talk about Simon

He built a kingdom on law and loyalty—then watched both fail him. If you’re looking for a medieval king

He wore the mitre like a crown—and took his martyrdom like a coronation. Let’s talk about Thomas à Becket,

James Gibbs was one of the most influential architects of 18th-century Britain, known for his ability to blend Baroque

Lancelot “Capability” Brown is one of the most influential landscape designers in British history, often called “England’s greatest gardener.”