History Painting: ‘The Distribution of the Standards’ by Jacques-Louis David, 1810.
The French painter, Jacques-Louis David, was arguably the most famous neoclassical painter in France during the late 18th century andContinue Reading
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History Painting: ‘The Fire of Rome’ by Hubert Robert, 1771.
During the night of July 18, 64 AD, the great fire of Rome broke out in the merchant area ofContinue Reading
Remembering Jack: A Little Over a Thousand Days In Office.
Every President wants to be remembered with an amazing record in office. Some work hard at creating their legacy, whileContinue Reading
Classic albums: Jagged Little Pill Is Still Awesome!
Before the year 1995, I have to admit I had never heard of Alanis Morissette. I think its fair toContinue Reading
History Painting: ‘The Battle of Austerlitz’ by Francois Gerard, 1810.
In the winter of 1805, Napoleon’s Grand Armée marched halfway across Europe to confront their enemy, the allied armies ofContinue Reading
Magnificent Byzantine Ivories (Part 1).
Often when we associate Byzantium with art, the image of religious frescoes and mosaics always comes to mind first. Indeed,Continue Reading
Impressions of Claude Monet.
Claude Monet was born on 14th November 1840. He grew up in the French port Le Harve on the NormandyContinue Reading
The day the Tour was turned on its head: Lemond’s Incredible Comeback.
Thirty years ago today, America’s greatest cyclist Greg LeMond won the closest Tour de France in history, with a victoryContinue Reading
History Painting: ‘The Crusader army attacks Constantinople’ by Jacopo Palma il Giovane, circa 1587.
If you are a curious visitor to Italy, and make your way to Venice, in the Great Hall of theContinue Reading
Archaeology, naval rams and the battle of the Aegates Islands.
When we read about accounts and stories about ancient battles, such as the Battle of the Aegates Islands (also knownContinue Reading
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