Long before Rome claimed authority over the Italian peninsula, the Etruscans shaped a culture grounded in ritual practice and visual expression. Their cities prospered through trade and craft, yet ...

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,400-year-old Zapotec tomb in southern Mexico, adorned with complex carvings, which has been called “the most significant archaeological discovery of the last decade.

When we think of the world's oldest art, Europe usually comes to mind, with famous cave paintings in France and Spain often ...

For the nearly two centuries since this Etruscan oil lamp was found near the city of Cortona, Italy, it has confounded scholars. It was unearthed in a ditch, so its original context is unknown. And ...

Scientists have extracted DNA from one of Leonardo da Vinci's works, potentially offering a glimpse into the genetic makeup ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recent excavations in the ancient Etruscan city of Vulci revealed the head of a marble statue that appears to have Greek influence ...

Recent excavations in the ancient Etruscan city of Vulci revealed the head of a marble statue that appears to have Greek influence. The head belongs to a kore, statues made in the images of young ...

Visitors to the fair will find a city overflowing with history and art, including contemporary graffiti and posthumous museum retrospectives. By Farah Nayeri If visitors to Art Basel Miami Beach, ...

Weiss, formerly the dean of JHU's Krieger School of Arts and Sciences who returned to Hopkins in 2023 following eight years as president and CEO of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, will ...

After nearly five years of renovations, the Princeton University Art Museum has reopened, showcasing more than 3,000 pieces from a collection of over 50,000. Featuring household names like Monet and ...

These shows seek to decode and democratize art, providing expert insight into art history and practical tips on cultivating an artistic habit of your own. By Emma Dibdin For many, the enjoyment of ...

The Roman-Etruscan Wars represent a significant chapter in the ancient history of ancient Italy, marking the clashes between the burgeoning power of Rome and the advanced civilization of the Etruscans ...