While no clear successor to Pope Francis has been named, traditionally the pope has been picked from within the College of Cardinals. The last time the cardinals reached outside their ranks was in ...

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France’s King Louis XVI had personally appointed Michaux to ... BnF, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Art Resource, NY By the time Michaux returned to Paris, in 1785, his travels had become legendary.

(adoc-photos/Corbis) King Louis XVI is captured trying to escape France ... Overall, he would win no fewer than 48 of the 60 battles he fought, drawing five and losing only seven (three of ...

Prince William will travel to Vatican City this weekend to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter ...

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...

In “Shots Heard Round the World,” John Ferling argues that substantial – and secret – aid from France helped the colonists ...