Discover the Farnese Bull in Naples, the largest surviving sculpture from antiquity and one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient art.

Explore the fascinating history of Punch and Judy, the famous puppet show known for slapstick comedy, seaside tradition, and centuries of entertainment.

Originally built by William Moreton in 1504-1508, it has undergone many alterations and additions throughout history. It has even survived the English Civil War, passing down through different members of the Moreton family before making its way into the p...

Discover John Wylkynson’s 13-part canon, a rare medieval polyphonic puzzle tucked into the final folio of the Eton Choirbook, written around 1500.

Discover the medieval mystery of “The Falcon Hath Borne My Make Away” from the Corpus Christi Carol—an evocative English carol of love, loss, and sacred symbolism.

Biryani is a South Asian rice dish, a one-pot meal made by layering cooked meat (or vegetarian options) with rice, spices, and often vegetables. The dish is slow-cooked, allowing the flavors to infuse the rice and meat. Various regional and personal varia...

This recipe for baby back ribs comes from the Papal Palace in Vatican City from the year 1570. These are one of the many foods served to the cardinals at the Papal Conclaves of the 16th century.

In the annals of art history, few pigments have a backstory as macabre—and as oddly compelling—as Mummy Brown. This rich, earthy brown paint, favored by European artists in the 18th and 19th centuries, was not merely named for its resemblance to the color...

A harpsichord that entertained the elites of Italy in the mid-1500s has been restored by a South Dakota museum and will soon bring its sound to 21st-century ears.

Explore the haunting beauty and enduring mystery of Greensleeves, a beloved English folk song from the 1500s, steeped in legend and romantic lore.