France
Archaeologists Uncover Rare Human Skeleton at Waterloo
The bones were discovered in a ditch near a former field hospital
The Secret Sounds of Notre-Dame's Bells
An artist is live streaming the bells' imperceptible vibrations, which reflect the city around them
Stranded Abroad, Kyiv City Ballet Announces Its First American Tour
The dance company has been staying in Paris since the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Tour a Submerged Cave Packed With Paleolithic Art—Without Ever Venturing Underwater
As sea levels rise, an immersive new exhibition in Marseille lets visitors explore an inaccessible cavern’s archaeological treasures
This Lavish Silver Box Tarnished Mary, Queen of Scots—and Contributed to Her Downfall
The controversial container played a role in the deposed monarch’s fall from favor
Disguised Protester Smears Cake on High-Tech Glass Protecting the 'Mona Lisa'
It’s the latest in a long string of attempts to vandalize the world’s most famous painting
Man Ray's Iconic Portrait of Kiki de Montparnasse Is Now the Most Expensive Photo Ever Sold at Auction
The Surrealist and Dada artist superimposed violin f-holes on his muse’s back
How Islamic Art Influenced One of Fashion’s Most Famous Jewelers
A new exhibition traces how Middle Eastern patterns and motifs inspired—and fueled—Cartier
A $26.8 Million Painting of Strawberries Smashed Records, but Now It's Stuck in Legal Limbo in France
The Louvre wants to claim the 18th-century French still life as a national treasure
The Windmill That Gave Paris' Moulin Rouge Its Name Is Now an Airbnb—And Is Booking for Just $1
A lavish room atop the iconic performance venue will welcome travelers for three nights in June
Ice Age Artists May Have Used Firelight to Animate Carvings
Researchers examined 15,000-year-old stone art and suggest the makers were inspired to show movement by dynamic lighting of the fireside environment
Why Did This Artist Lock Lips With Ancient Works of Indigenous Mexican Art?
Pepx Romero kissed and licked centuries-old archaeological wonders to raise awareness of the ongoing, contested sale of pre-Hispanic treasures
How to Rebuild Notre-Dame Using 12th-Century Tools
In Washington, D.C., an innovative team of designers demonstrated how medieval techniques could be used to repair the Parisian landmark
The Vietnamese Secret Agent Who Spied for Three Different Countries
Known by the alias Lai Tek, the enigmatic communist swore allegiance first to France, then Britain and finally Japan
Notre-Dame Repair Crews Discover an Ancient Graveyard With a Sealed Sarcophagus
France’s culture ministry describes the finding as being “of remarkable scientific quality”
Why Early Humans Built Fires in the Center of Lazaret Cave
A new study suggests pre-Neanderthals carefully placed their hearths to minimize smoke exposure while maximizing room for activities
Discovery of Ancient Baby Tooth Places Humans in Western Europe 10,000 Years Earlier Than Previously Thought
The archeologists also uncovered a number of Neanderthal artifacts suggesting the two species coexisted in the area
You Can Now Explore Marcel Duchamp's Personal Papers Online
A new free portal unites three archives in one virtual space, offering an unprecedented look into the artist's life and work
France to Return 15 Works of Nazi-Looted Art to Jewish Families
The works include pieces held in the collections of the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay in Paris
See Prince Charles' Watercolors of Landscapes Around the World
A new show in London features 79 watercolors by the British royal
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