Guillaume's passion for art history stems from trying to make sense of millennia of creativity. His expertise is constantly enriched through face-to-face interactions during private museum tours in France and travels. It made him leave the library and engage with a diverse audience, from enthusiasts to first-time visitors. Helping viewers connect emotionally with an artwork and finally 'get it' has been a rewarding experience. His writing aims to share those moments of wonder.
Areas of Expertise
Rose Valland: Art Historian Turned Spy To Save Art From Nazis
How can it be that Rose Valland, a major heroine of the resistance against Nazi art plunder remains barely known? Even after spying in front of Nazis, including Göring, for four years.
Goddess Isis: Fascinating Facts About The Mother Of All Gods
One of ancient Egypt’s most important divinities was 'the mother of all gods.' A goddess worshipped all over the ancient world, Isis.
Why Is Ramses II Known As Ramses The Great?
Of all Ancient Egypt, Ramses II is known as 'the Great.' This is the story of the great pharaoh.
Fayum Mummy Portraits: Striking Ancient Egyptian Paintings
Almost all the paintings created by the ancient Greeks and Romans are lost. After three millennia shrouding mummies with idealized faces, Egyptians covered them with the realistic Fayum Mummy Portraits.
The Great Library of Alexandria: The Untold Story Explained
There is the myth of the Library of Alexandria and its destruction by fire. And the reality, that it completely disappeared and only exists in ancient texts. What happened?
Destruction Of Cultural Heritage Since Antiquity: A Shocking Review
The destruction of cultural heritage, unlike the inevitable actions of nature and time, is intentional. It is not a recent phenomenon, and has been going on for millennia. What happened?
How Jacques Jaujard Saved The Louvre From Nazis
Few people stood ready, before the war, to prevent the Nazi plunder of Europe’s art treasures. One of those unsung heroes was the director of the Louvre museum, Jacques Jaujard.
The Only Intact Egyptian Pharaohs Tombs Ever Discovered
Virtually unknown, the discovery of three intact Egyptian Pharaoh’s tombs rivals King Tut’s discovery. This is the story of the gold of the Pharaohs and the Treasure of Tanis.
King Tut’s Tomb & Howard Carter’s Untold Story
The untold story of Tutankhamun’s treasure and the events leading to Howard Carter's discovery of Tut's tomb and mummy.
An Homage to Leonardo Da Vinci’s Science of Painting
If you were not among the 1.1 million people fortunate enough to have seen the Louvre’s Leonardo da Vinci 500th anniversary exhibition, this article explains why it was a fitting tribute and what makes Leonardo da Vinci’s art unique.