The heart of Siena is Piazza del Campo, which is a shell-shaped square and one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is home to ...

Researcher and author Diana Darke argues that the connections between Islamic and Christian cultures during the medieval period were much stronger than commonly believed. This cross-fertilization of ...

The film "Recognition of Man" explores the Renaissance era, highlighting the revival of classical ideals and the emergence of ...

In the space of 100 years, Siena's artists redefined painting as an art form and laid the foundations for Renaissance.

Florence, with its timeless art, history, and culture, has inspired creators for centuries. For me, this inspiration ...

Indeed, only a year before the appearance of Duccio’s work, the Palio, Siena’s famous horse race, was first run as part of ...

This solid gold exhibition celebrates the astonishing period 1300-1350 in the Italian city of Siena, which matched opulence, ...

There’s a reassuring sense that even in the 14th century, there was a lot going on well outside the mainstream ...

Three experts weigh in on the architectural style that defined Europe for centuries and continues to inspire buildings today ...

Last year, a show of 700-year-old Italian religious paintings electrified New York. Now it’s heading for the National Gallery ...

A stunning medieval bible in danger of being lost abroad is finally today on display after being returned to Salisbury Cathedral 700 ... characteristic of Gothic art. His work includes detailed ...

Historian Alexander Bevilacqua joins WIRED to answer the internet's burning questions about the cultural rebirth which came ...