Few vintage British books boast Queen Victoria’s praise, but she called Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre an “intensely interesting novel.”
Discover five Black women writers who shaped literature by challenging societal norms and encouraging other Black women to share their own experiences, struggles, and triumphs.
Originating in the Goryeo Period (37 BCE–668 CE), the Goryeo Tomb Murals tell us stories of daily life, mythology, and spiritual beliefs at this time.
What makes a book so controversial that it goes to trial? Here are eight books prosecuted for obscenity and the reasons they caused scandal.
James McNeill Whistler’s works marvelously explored the subtle variety of light and tone, although his eccentric personality sometimes made it hard to appreciate the effort.
Five iconic Ansel Adams photographs of landscapes, portraits, and urban scenes, showcasing the vision that defined modern photography.
Discover the so-called "Elgin Marbles", portions of the Parthenon Marbles removed and held in the British Museum, through five iconic sculptures.
The must-know Monet paintings explained: themes, breakthroughs, and the viewing cues that reveal his style.