Art History
After Hundreds of Years, Unknown Woman in Tudor Portrait Identified as Mary Boleyn
New evidence suggests the painting depicts Anne Boleyn's older sister, the one-time mistress of Henry VIII
Former Nazi Submarine Base Transformed Into Digital Art Gallery
The concrete bunker once housed Axis U-boats. Now, it features floor-to-ceiling projections of works by Gustav Klimt, Paul Klee
The Dangers of Space, Military Rivals and Other New Books to Read
These five recent releases may have been lost in the news cycle
Ancient Roman Mosaic Floor Unearthed Beneath Italian Vineyard
The intricate, multi-colored tiles likely date to the third century A.D.
Rare Form of Miniature Stenciled Rock Art Found in Australia
New research suggests the small-scale illustrations may have been made with beeswax
Italy's Museums Reopen With Vibrating Social-Distancing Necklaces, Limited Admission
A guard will "chaperone" groups of six through the Scuderie del Quirinale's blockbuster Raphael exhibition
In Toronto, a Drive-In Exhibition Immerses Visitors in Vincent van Gogh's Art
The 35-minute sound-and-light installation will take place in a 4,000-square-foot warehouse
Humidity Is a Nightmare for 'The Scream'
Moisture in the air—not light—has made the yellow pigments in Edvard Munch's masterpiece degrade
Transform Your Selfies, Pet Portraits Into Famous Artworks
A new tool from Google Arts & Culture allows users to apply artists' signature styles to their own photographs
Explore a Hyper-Resolution Rendering of Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' Online
More than 500 individual photographs make up the new image of the Dutch artist's 17th-century masterpiece
Authorities Recover 19,000 Artifacts in International Antiquities Trafficking Sting
Items recovered include fossils, paintings, ancient coins, ceramics and jewelry
The Story of Charles Willson Peale’s Massive Mastodon
When a European intellectual snubbed the U.S., the well-known artist excavated the giant fossil as evidence of the new Republic’s strength and power
You Can Now Download 1.9 Million Free Images From the British Museum
The London institution's online offerings include 280,000 newly added Creative Commons images
Can You Spot Animal Crossing's Art Forgeries?
Gamers are brushing up on their art history knowledge to spot Redd's counterfeit creations
See Ancient Cave Art Found in Egypt's Sinai Desert
The carvings, which depict animals including camels, leopards, cows and mules, may date back to 3000 B.C.
Researchers Reveal Hidden Details in Vermeer's 'Girl With a Pearl Earring'
New scans revealed the figure's now-faded eyelashes and green backdrop, but her identity remains a mystery
Six Online Courses About Europe to Take Before You Can Safely Travel There Again
Sheltering in place doesn’t mean you can’t study up for your next European adventure
Museums Challenged to Showcase 'Creepiest Objects' Deliver Stuff of Nightmares
We’re really, really sorry
Researchers Follow a 15th-Century Recipe to Recreate Medieval Blue Ink
The purplish-blue pigment, derived from a Portuguese fruit, fell out of use by the 19th century
This Free Game Lets Users Build Their Own Virtual Art Museums
"Occupy White Walls" allows players to design their own art galleries—and explore others' out-of-the-box creations
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