Mathew Brady, known as the father of photojournalism for his documentation of the Civil War, also won acclaim for nuanced portraits of famous figures.

Washington's museums like the National Gallery of Art and the Hirshhorn have not had their collections sold off to give the ...

A sweeping new history explores facial hair as a proving ground for notions about gender, race, and rebellion.

When it was unveiled in 1864, John Rogers’ “The Wounded Scout, a Friend in the Swamp,” was celebrated for its anti-slavery ...

The Royal Mint Museum has appointed Sir David Cannadine as Chair of the Board of Trustees, replacing Dr Andrew Burnett who ...

Here is a look at the life of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series. Personal Birth date: July 31, 1965 Birth place: Gloucestershire, England Birth name: Joanne Rowling Father: Peter ...

The first day of my trip was full. Freshly caffeinated after an early flight, I scoured the stellar collection of the Detroit ...

Poor laborers were lured to the automaker’s cattle ranch in the Brazilian Amazon and promised a better life. Many said they ...

So, Ms. Bowman, who has since started her own firm, Cece Bowman Interiors, incorporated only some of the items, like abstract ...

Jane Austen fans are celebrating 250 years since the writer's birth with a series of celebrations – including Georgian ...

A new parade lights up Magic Kingdom, Test Track gets a high-tech reboot, & beloved attractions bid farewell as big changes ...