The Infant Jesus of Prague statue is thought to have been carved in Spain in the 16th century (though some argue it is older). It found its way to Prague in the mid-1500s. While the origin of the ...

A new study of the Altar Q of Copan in Honduras has revolutionized the archaeological community. This piece, carved in the eighth century and considered one of the most emblematic monuments of the ...

Old Town Square is a popular spot in Prague, with travelers flocking here in droves for its beautiful architecture, colorful history and vibrant atmosphere. The UNESCO-listed square hasn't changed ...

Myth and Marble,” an exhibition of the Torlonia Collection at the Kimbell Art Museum, has been thousands of years in the ...

Across Europe, bronze noses, polished feet and shiny chests tell a story written by human touch. From Dublin to Florence, statues caressed by millions of people reveal traditions of superstition and ...

Analysis: here are some things you may not have known about the presidential residence in the middle of Dublin's Phoenix Park After the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922, many options were ...

Report: From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar The Feast of Michael and All Angels, also known as St.

A unique statue dating back to the fifth dynasty of ancient Egypt has been discovered at the necropolis of Saqqara.

Simple physics may explain how the Easter Island statues could "walk" miles with only a handful of people, but the debate ...

A "treasured" architect is among the lost loved ones commemorated in this week’s Leicester Mercury death notices. Margaret Scott, aged 93, is one of 23 people who have been fondly remembered by family ...

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