The first publication by Galileo Galilei has set a new auction record for the celebrated astronomer, selling for $1.5 million at Christie's.

“I almost worship him as if he were a god. I have never felt such an extravagant admiration for anybody.” So the 22-year-old Bertrand Russell wrote to his fiancée Alys Pearsall Smith in November 1894.

It is immeasurably intriguing that Alexander, the ancient world’s greatest conqueror, was taught by Aristotle, the great philosopher.

Heraclitus was the ancient Greek philosopher who challenged the world through his beliefs in constant change, unity of opposites, and logos.

Stitches of Time, an exhibition in Wuhan, Hubei province, gathers portraits made by more than 70 artists of varying ages and living in different places, over a time span of more than two decades ...

Stereophonic is a compelling, stylish portrait of 1970s rock in the making West End welcomes the Tony-winning musical after a banging Broadway run Alice Saville Monday 16 June 2025 00:01 BST ...

"A Mass for Women in Bathrooms" blends opera, motherhood, and modern ritual in a bold, immersive workshop performance at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs.

Charles Spencer is preparing to welcome guests into his Althorp home and he gave them a sneak peek of the home's saloon, which features a stunning portrait of his late sister, Princess Diana ...

Princess of Wales is radiant in a white Self Portrait dress as she arrives at St George's Chapel for the Order of the Garter ceremony ...