An 80-year-old US novelist and her husband are among several people facing a possible trial in France over the illegal sale of gold bars plundered from an 18th-century shipwreck, after French ...

The couple has been accused of helping to sell the gold for a French diver who stole it decades ago, but have denied knowledge of any wrongdoing.

Kolkata: Marking a milestone in its nearly two-and-a-half-century-long legacy, the Asiatic Society on Tuesday unveiled its first-ever illustrated catalogue of oil paintings from its collection ...

We delve into the history belonging to an 18th century pub in Collier Row that stands to this day.

visual history Caste as seen through an Orientalist lens: The ironic legacy of 18th-century Company paintings Depictions of artisans, labourers and tradespeople captured Indian society and ...

A 66ft mobile phone mast will be built within yards of an 18th century mansion, despite concerns about the impact it will have on the historic building and park.

I never would've guessed what an 18th century fire alarm would look like.

The 18th-century Coolmain Castle in Ireland's Kilbrittain, set on 56 acres and listed for $8.4 million, is owned by the family of Roy E. Disney.

The Kimbell Art Museum has acquired a rare 18th-century French painting previously caught at the center of a lawsuit between an international auction house and a private buyer.

The Kimbell Art Museum’s yearslong quest to own a still-life painting by Jean Siméon Chardin has come to an end. The Cut Melon, a rare oval-shaped piece from the 18th-century French artist, has ...

Researchers have revealed the mystery behind a well-preserved 18th-century mummy in Austria, highlighting a unique embalming method involving zinc and fabric.

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s appeal to quickly resume deportations of Venezuelans under an 18th century wartime law.