Decadent despots or barriers to British hegemony? Awadh’s early Nawabs - and Begums - re-examined
The Nawabs of Awadh have long been associated with opulent lifestyles, refined cultural sensibilities, and political ...
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There’s No Place Like Home
Boasting the nation’s third oldest historic district, Alexandria is nationally recognized for its rich history and preserved ...
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Stairway to Rococo heaven reopens as Jacquemart-André restoration completes
Masterpieces from Rome’s Galleria Borghese will be on show alongside the built-in Tiepolo frescos of the Jacquemart-André ...
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V&A marks 100 years of theatre collection with display including Fleabag script
A free exhibition celebrating 100 years of the theatre and performance collections at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum ...
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6 Must-See National Trust Properties in the UK
The National Trust and the Scottish National Trust maintain hundreds of properties in the UK. These range from small, ...
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Two distinct and conflicting forms of nationalism – civic and ethnic – helped create the nation-states of Europe
Two distinct and conflicting forms of nationalism – civic and ethnic – helped create the nation-states of Europe ...
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Amal Clooney stuns in sparkly frock during romantic date night with George in Lake Como
The 18th-century estate, nestled in the picturesque ... the twins have inherited a rich cultural tapestry. George, who became a father for the first time at the age of 56, candidly shared his ...
Stirring Up an Indigo Arts Revival Where Slave Cabins Still Stand
On a spring morning nearly a decade ago, Leigh Magar was out walking rural Johns Island, off Charleston, S.C., with her ...
I've toured 8 historic Gilded Age mansions. Here are the most extravagant displays of wealth I've seen.
The wealthiest families of the Gilded Age lived in enormous mansions outfitted with gold, marble, and priceless art. Take a ...
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A set of four Continental tapestry fragment pillows
17" x 17" x 5" ...
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What Does It Take to Maintain England’s Greatest Palace? Velcro Strips and Nerve
Spencer-Churchill’s latest list of to-do's involves maintaining the proper low-light conditions for an 18th-century tapestry of Alexander the Great, not to mention the George III mahogany tester ...