Hear the Bells of Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral Ring Out for the First Time in More Than Five Years
The cathedral has been under renovation since 2019, when it was badly damaged in a fire. Crews are testing the bells before the historic structure reopens on December 8
A Nazi-Looted Painting Recovered by the Monuments Men During World War II Is Going on Sale
When the war ended, Allied soldiers tracked down Nicolas de Largillierre’s “Portrait de femme à mi-corps” with the help of a savvy French curator who had been working for the resistance
Surrealism Is Turning 100. See the Dreamlike Paintings That Made the Movement So Revolutionary
A blockbuster exhibition in Paris is showcasing 500 artifacts and artworks in honor of the Surrealist Manifesto, which sparked a new artistic style that spread around the world
Before He Created His Vibrant Drip Paintings, Jackson Pollock Took Inspiration From Pablo Picasso
A new exhibition in Paris demonstrates the influence that the Spanish artist had on the young American painter who would help usher in the Abstract Expressionist movement
This Art Dealer Paved the Way for Picasso, Matisse and Modigliani. So Why Haven’t You Heard of Her?
A new exhibition in New York celebrates Berthe Weill, an often overlooked but visionary figure who jumpstarted the careers of many of modern art’s giants
A Treasure Hunt for an Ornate Golden Owl Buried in France Has Ended After 31 Years
The quest drew thousands of curious participants hoping to solve a series of elaborate riddles—and win a bejeweled statue worth an estimated $165,000
Six Lodge-to-Lodge Hikes That Will Have You Falling in Love With Slow Travel
From Scotland to Japan, these multiday treks offer adventure and a truly immersive experience
This Painting Was Thought to Be a Botticelli Copy. Now, Researchers Say It Was Made in His Studio
A new analysis suggests that the piece was created by several artists working in the Italian Renaissance painter’s studio—and that Botticelli himself may have worked on important details
Students Stumble Upon a Message in a Bottle Written by a French Archaeologist 200 Years Ago
The mysterious missive was written by P.J. Féret, who conducted an archaeological dig at the same site in northern France in 1825
Why the Debut Issue of America’s First Newspaper Was Also the Publication’s Last
On this day in 1690, “Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick” attracted colonial officials’ ire by repeating a scandalous rumor and condemning a British alliance with the Mohawk
Van Gogh Painted Some of His Most Breathtaking Works During His Two Years in the South of France
A blockbuster exhibition in London examines the Dutch Post-Impressionist’s creative output between 1888 and 1890, which was one of the most productive periods of his career
Archaeologists Say They’ve Solved the Mystery of a Lead Coffin Discovered Beneath Notre-Dame
New research suggests the sarcophagus’ occupant, previously known only as “the horseman,” is Joachim du Bellay, a French Renaissance poet who died in 1560
To Strike Fear Into Napoleon’s Occupying Army, These Retreating Soldiers Burned Down Their Own City
When the blaze in Moscow subsided on September 18, 1812, the French—who had traveled hundreds of miles into Russia—were left without vital resources as a brutal winter approached
Plans to Modernize Notre-Dame’s Stained-Glass Windows Move Ahead Despite Heritage Experts’ Rejection
The French Ministry of Culture has selected eight finalists to design replacement windows for the celebrated cathedral—and not everyone is happy
The Painting That Inspired the Term ‘Impressionism’ Debuts in America
Monet’s “Impression, Sunrise” anchors an exhibition commemorating the birth of the artistic movement 150 years ago
Paris Mayor Wants to Keep the Olympic Rings on the Eiffel Tower
Critics worry that the symbol will tarnish the iconic structure’s historic character
Later in Life, Claude Monet Obsessed Over Water Lilies. His Paintings of Them Were Some of His Greatest Masterpieces
Completed more than a century ago, these artworks reveal the Impressionist’s triumphs—and struggles
Leonardo da Vinci Studied the Science of Smell
The artist experimented with perfumes and created his own fragrances from flowers and fruit
Drawing of the Bastille Cherished by George Washington Goes to Auction
The artwork was a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette, who also included the fortress’ key
During World War II, the Liberation of Paris Saved the French Capital From Destruction
Adolf Hitler wanted Paris razed. Dwight D. Eisenhower wanted his troops to stay out of the city. In August 1944, an uprising by French resistance fighters forced the Allies to intervene
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