For re-enactors and interpreters, bringing historic figures to life is more than dressing in period costumes. It requires preparation and research, a love of history and a dedication to accuracy.
- SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press
"How do I check that it's not a hoax?" Ari Hodara, 58, said after organizers called him following the draw at a Paris auction house.
- STEVEN SLOAN Associated Press
He oversaw far-reaching changes that prompted many artists to abandon the iconic performing arts venue.
- MIKE CORDER Associated Press
The Rijksmuseum says a painting once dismissed as "not a Rembrandt" is now confirmed as a work by the Dutch Golden Age master.
- SILVIA STELLACCI, NICOLE WINFIELD and TRISHA THOMAS Associated Press
The appearance in a Roman church of a cherub that resembled Premier Giorgia Meloni sparked a scandal for the church and state in Italy.
Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash
- ASSOCIATED PRESS
President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction.
- DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
Trump this year also turned the Kennedy-era Rose Garden at the White House into a patio by removing the lawn and laying down paving stones.
Groundbreaking architect Frank Gehry, who died Dec. 5 at age 96, was known for designing some of the most imaginative buildings ever constructed.
GlitterLab, a company in southern Poland, specializes in creating unique Christmas decorations. Known as the "magicians of glass," they craft custom ornaments for clients like Swarovski and Harrods.
The Czech-born Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
"Dave the Potter" labored in the alkaline-glazed stoneware potteries of Edgefield, S.C., in the decades before and during the Civil War.
A Gustav Klimt portrait painting sold Tuesday for $236 million, a record for a modern art piece, at the auction.
The paintings were the first of 30 Bob Ross works being sold to benefit public TV stations hurt by cuts in federal funding.
The Rockettes are celebrating 100 years of high kicks, holiday sparkle and New York tradition with this year’s Christmas Spectacular.
Partner
Content by Kelley Kouture. This Richmond, Virginia–based brand introduces a refined new perspective in luxury footwear.
Provided content. As Canada’s population ages, a quiet public safety issue is becoming harder to ignore: wandering among people living with dementia.
Content by Power of Pork. Giving back to our communities, contributing to the health of our communities, helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to receive the nutrition they need.
Content by The Power of Pork. This glazed ham is a showstopping blend of sweet, citrusy and savory flavors, perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025.
Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
Holiday shopping season is upon us, and the pressure is on, or at least it feels that way for some parents. A new NerdWallet survey, conducted by The Harris Poll, finds that 48% of parents with children under 18 feel pressure to spend more money on holiday gifts than they’re comfortable spending.According to NerdWallet’s annual...