Queen Elizabeth II: A constant presence in a changing world – BBC News
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest reigning monarch, has died at her summer estate Balmoral on Sep 8, 2022. She is the last War World II leader. Her legacy will be remembered by the people of the UK and around the world.
Why is this angel covered in bees? | National Gallery
A part of National Gallery’s art series. What does this tell us about myths and their meaning?
Uncover the Secrets of the Oldest Painting | National Gallery
The Virgin and Child Enthroned, with Narrative Scenes By Margarito d’Arezzo This is the oldest picture in our collection. It shows the Virgin Mary, seated on a throne with the Christ Child on her lap, within a mandorla (an almond-shaped enclosure). Around them are eight scenes of the lives of various saints; two show Saint […]
Scott McKenzie – San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)
The song, which tells the listeners, “If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair”,[3] is credited with bringing thousands of young people to San Francisco, California, during the late 1960s.[citation needed] Released on May 13, 1967, the song was an instant hit. By the week ending July 1, […]
Cafe Metropole 1937
June 4th, Tiananmen Mission
The World Top Natural Healing Spots to Send Your Anxiety Away
What is better than a trip after the difficult years of the pandemic? Traveling to take on a new adventure, to discover mountains or grasslands you have never seen before; some return to the same cottage in a pristine forest; some travel to see old friends in that old little town. Regardless of where you […]
Caravaggio: His life and style in three paintings | National Gallery
Curator of Later Italian, Spanish, and French 17th-century Paintings, Letizia Treves, guides you through the tumultuous life of Caravaggio. She looks at how his innovative style developed from a focus on nature and expression in his early works to the sophistication of his mature works.= National Gallery of London