Art: The Flowers of Florence
From the Italian front last week a BBC reporter broadcast a statement that was enough to set the art connoisseurs of the world mopping their brows with relief. Said he, as the Allies moved ...
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Where to see Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings around the world?
Leonardo da Vinci, a key historical figure of the Renaissance, left a small but precious collection of paintings. These works ...
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Why Florence, Italy, Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
Florence, the capital of Italy’s Tuscany region, is a city that has captivated the hearts and minds of travelers for centuries. Known as the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a treasure trove ...
An iconic Churchill photo stolen in Canada and found in Italy is ready to return
A special ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Rome has marked the successful recovery of a stolen photo portrait of Winston ...
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Italian man who bought Churchill portrait surprised by international art caper
An Italian art collector who bought a portrait of Winston Churchill says he was surprised to learn five months later the ...
Churchill, Abducted From Canada, Is Found Glowering in Italy
The theft of an iconic Churchill portrait by Yousuf Karsh went unnoticed for months. But two years later, the police have ...
Winston Churchill Portrait Stolen in Canada, Found in Italy
Captured during Churchill's wartime visit to Ottawa in 1941, the picture is said to be one of the most recognizable in British Prime Ministerial history.
Long-lost 17th century painting acquired by Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum announced on Friday that it has acquired a long-lost 17th-century painting depicting the Christian ...
8 of the best coastal towns in Italy you may not have heard of
Seaside spots along the Cinque Terre and the Amalfi Coast have long pulled in visitors but there are plenty of other, ...
Diamonds, pearls and 15th century art: Dianne Feinstein’s possessions will be auctioned in L.A.
An Oct. 8 auction features jewelry, art and political memorabilia owned by longtime California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who ...
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Italian officials want to charge admission to this iconic site as overcrowding leads to chaos: ‘Too many tourists’
The idea of staggered entry and a modest fee of a couple of Euros comes as the Italian capital experiences ... Others have been caught attempting the famous plunge into the fountain from ...
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A Famous Churchill Portrait, Stolen in Canada and Found in Italy
It was a legacy of Yousuf Karsh, the portrait photographer of royalty, politicians, artists, actors and authors who long ...