Art history is far from set in stone. Engineer Maurizio Seracini spent 30 years searching for Leonardo da Vinci's lost fresco "The Battle of Anghiari," and in the process discovered that many paintings have layers of history hidden...

Is our obsession with efficiency actually making us less efficient? In this revelatory talk, writer and historian Edward Tenner discusses the promises and dangers of our drive to get things done as quickly as possible -- and suggests...

Daniel Lismore's closet is probably a bit different than yours -- his clothes are constructed out of materials ranging from beer cans and plastic crystals to diamonds, royal silks and 2,000-year-old Roman rings. In this striking talk,...

Discover the surprising connection between modern technology and an 1882 painting—could that object be an iPhone?

Noravank Monastery, nestled in Armenia’s Amaghu Ravine south of Lake Sevan, is a serene 13th-century spiritual and cultural center built by the Orbeljan family. Known for its elegant Surp Astvatsatsin Church, intricate sculptures, and...

The Mona Lisa is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. It's considered a masterpiece of Renaissance art, but why, exactly? Let's talk about it.



+ Other factors that contributed to the painting's populary are the...

Norawank Monastery, located in the secluded Amaghu Ravine south of Lake Sewan, is a stunning blend of natural beauty and spiritual architecture, built mostly in the 13th century by the Orbeljan Family. The elegant Surp Astvatsatsin...

Barcelona, Spain:"Our tour begins on the shores of the Mediterranean in Barcelona, one of the European cities most visited by tourists from all over the world, where you can breathe art, avant-garde, and rebelliousness typical of the...

One of the most popular reasons for the worldwide appeal of the Mona Lisa is her smile. Da Vinci used optical illusion to create a unique smile through perspective and shadow work. He painted the Mona Lisa in such a way that the eyes of...

Embark on a journey deep into the remote tea mountains of southwest China with Shannon Tang, the owner of Tea Drunk in New York City. Discover the art of harvesting historic Chinese tea, made from leaves and buds of centuries-old tea...

Today Henry meets a blank canvas. Canvas is going to be exhibited in an art show but she is completely blank. Henry becomes a painter but he spills the paint over all over the canvas, but the judges love his work and declare it a...

The author wrote this book to inspire young brown girls that their minds are enough. "For each girl reading this book, know that you have the power, you are smart, and there’s no wrong in being yourself. Read this book knowing that there...

In episode 75 of Supreme Court Briefs, a baker refuses to make a wedding cake for a gay couple, which leads to a big national debate between religious freedom and civil rights.

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A TALENTED mechanic has built Australia’s first 'hyper car' – in his shed. The Quantum GP700 was born out of the seven-year passion project of its creator, Jeff David. Aimed at producing breathtaking performance in a road legal car – the...

The convent was founded by the Order of Poor Knights of the Temple (or Templar Knights) in 1118. Its construction continued until the final part of the 12th century with the construction of the oratory, in one of the angles of the...

What do we mean when we call an artwork a MASTERPIECE? Who decides which art becomes one? And what artists make them?

In the second of a new series, James Payne and Joanne Shurvell combine their love of Art and Travel, as they look at less well known museums in cities around the world. In "Great Art Cities Explained: Paris", we look at three small...

Pianist Stephen Hough discusses the initial reactions of Wagner and Clara Schumann after first hearing Liszt's Sonata.

Pianist Stephen Hough talks about why Liszt's Sonata is considered a masterpiece.

In this series of videos "60 Seconds with ..." I've asked each person to tell me (in a minute or less) about that one special teacher who made a difference in their life.

Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is one of history’s most famous novels and one of the longest-running musicals in Broadway history. On this special episode of It’s Lit! we explore how Les Miserable became both a national and...

In 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre. The theft drew more attention to the portrait at the same time that photography brought copies of the image to people all around the world. This surely raised the Mona Lisa's...

Leonardo da Vinci was a prolific artist and scientist. His intricate anatomical illustrations informed the structure of his most famous painting - the Mona Lisa. It is a painting of an ordinary woman that has inspired extraordinary...

One of the most popular reasons for the worldwide appeal of the Mona Lisa is her smile. Da Vinci used optical illusion to create a unique smile through perspective and shadow work. He painted the Mona Lisa in such a way that the eyes of...