Martin Luther – a pious monk and fiery orator who became “The Great Reformer” – came from a humble, pastoral corner of ...

Try this quiz on the documents, writers and events that led to the American Revolution and the foundation of the country.

Modern democracy and modern science both emerged from Europe’s intellectual and cultural heritage, but the region’s unique global position did not survive the 20th century.

Lace is having a moment — and not the doily-on-a-teacup kind you find at grandma’s house (although we love that, too). From ...

Two days before Christmas, readers of the New York Times opinion page were treated to a spectacle of pooh-poohery over ...

The Southern Tier Singers' Collective will present a performance of Lamentations of Jeremiah by Orlandus Lassus, a masterwork ...

Over centuries, artists and censors have employed the humble fig leaf to cover the penis – including on Michelangelo’s ...

The year brought cultural milestones to L.A., from Kobe’s final game to the rise of selfie culture to all things Issa Rae.

A film currently screening at Sundance Film Festival in Utah offers a unique look into the Harlem Renaissance. Once Upon a Time in Harlem gathers footage from a gathering at Duke Ellington’s home of ...

An exciting rediscovery awaits visitors to this year’s edition of the Winter Show, held at the Park Avenue Armory on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Tucked in among the plethora of jewels, famous design ...