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Two 16th-century texts about the Americas by Jewish writers reflect the complicated place Jews and ‘conversos’ held in the ...
Ever notice how your social media feed is packed with flawlessly edited photos? It turns out this obsession with ...
There is a popular tradition from Welsh folklore about a prince who, in the middle of the Middle Ages, set out to cross the ...
Long-Hidden Painting by a Spanish Master Emerges After Restoration The Berruguete work is on a five-year loan to the Museum of Fine Arts in Bilbao. Pedro Berruguete, The Annunciation (1485 to 1490).
During Coronado’s expedition, the 40-pound hackbut cannon — pictured here — bore a striking resemblance to German light artillery from the 15th or 16th century. Equipped with a robust wooden ...
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has described United States of America President, Donald Trump's Wednesday tariff announcement as ...
To learn more about a 15th-century city known as Guiengola, ... Spanish records claim that the Aztecs attacked Guiengola in 1497 but were defeated by the Zapotecs.
A coin hoard dating to the 15th century has been discovered near a medieval synagogue in Israel. Why it was deposited there, however, is a mystery.
A coin hoard dating to the 15th century has been discovered near a medieval synagogue in Israel. Why it was deposited there, however, is a mystery. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...
Click the FOLLOW button to be the first to know about this artist's upcoming lots, sold lots, exhibitions and articles The Spanish School, 15th Century comprised a group of artists active in this ...
Early accounts of the estrado in Southern Spain indicate these were not exclusively places for women, but by the 15th century, the estrado had evolved into a gendered space among the upper classes.
A once-common ailment from the 15th century, scurvy, is making an unexpected comeback in the 21st century. Historically associated with pirates and sailors who endured long voyages without fresh ...