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The Columbus Museum of Art crosses paths with Raphael as it hosts Renaissance tapestries created from Raphael's original cartoons.

For lovers of art and history, Roman mosaics and Byzantine mosaics cannot be beaten! Admire the fine craftsmanship of ten stunning mosaics.

Tell el-Amarna, aka Akhetaten, the 'Horizon of the Sun' was a city built for the sun disc Aten and named after the rogue pharaoh Akhenaten

Greek messengers of the past yielded the worldwide marathoners of today. A victory, a legend, an Olympic Game, now inspires 1 million/year.

The Gateway of St. Louis welcomes the Renaissance ... with a twist! A must see exhibition of paintings on precious STONE supports.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Autumn! Colorful leaves, crisp weather, gorgeous trails, and if hiking in Bernheim, TROLLS, too!

Immerse yourself in the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh in INDIANAPOLIS or one of MANY other cities, worldwide, offering such experiences!

Countless European masterworks share the deep, dark history of being looted, transferred, hidden in salt mines, or nearly lost forever.

Technology is a term we associate with OUR modern world. But don't be fooled! The Ancient Greeks of the BC era were the ultimate Geek Squad!

A colorful and whimsical ARTistic display of massive Lego sculptures currently POPulates the Cheekwood gardens. Awesome for ALL ages!!

Now is a sweet time to travel to Louisville to see art FASHIONED from PAPER! A brilliant exhibit at the Speed Art Museum not to be missed.

What does Louisville, Kentucky have in common with the Romans? Horse culture, of course! Both staged spectacles so different, yet similar.

Nashville is MORE than an American country music bastion. Its sunny skies have been kissed by European art, landscape, and architecture.

Four crescent-petals and a stem associated with so much symbolism and beauty. Read how these gorgeous palettes of color touched history.

Yes, we ALL want to travel! But we have to be patient a little longer. In the meantime, let Duveneck fly YOUR soul to Europe, in Cincinnati.

Visit Paris in Chicago! Home to largest collection of Monet's paintings outside of Paris. Plein air Impressionism has innovation to thank.

Certainly one cannot help but be enamored by HISTORY. If you could blast yourself to the past, WHERE would you want to land, WHEN and WHY?

Get familiar with this illustrious Baroque artist whose story remains not only RELEVANT but sure to resonate with millions of women TODAY.

Emperors and Royals "reigned" PURPLE across their empires showering the citizens with a vibrant display of their obscene wealth and power.

Mother and son ... the Pietàs were Michelangelo's lifelong projects, among "just a few 😉" other works. Are you familiar with all 3 of them?