Terraced citadels, a 98-foot statue, a grand mausoleum. The sheer ingenuity of mankind’s greatest achievements, inspired by death, survival, or the making of a bold empire, impressed the people of the past as much as they do the ... Read More

Humans have always been drawn to the beauty of nature. Gardens are a sanctuary for thought, a reprieve from busy city life, a mark of wealth and status, inspiration for art, and so much more. From royal English gardens to the ser... Read More

It’s hard to believe the coveted, glittering bulbs of Amsterdam were once the price of a decent house in 1636. Along with windmills, bikes, and canals, tulips are very much the centerpiece of the Amsterdam image. April is the bes... Read More

Jennie Hirsh Jennie Hirsh is one of our leading experts in glass art, design, the ancient world, Venice, and other topics in art and history.Glass made in Murano has fascinated since I first traveled to Italy in 1992, when I part... Read More

We want to highlight the many stories of women around the world, through different eras and epochs, that have made huge contributions to society as we know it. It’s hard to imagine exactly where we’d be without the strategy, intu... Read More