The origins of these classic costumes are probably not what you would expect. What would a witch costume be without a pointy hat? Why do pirates wear so many accessories that would be impractical on ...

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and the woman’s face from an 18th-century painting by Jean-Baptiste Greuze entitled The Souvenir (Fidelity). Though you don’t need an Art History degree to appreciate this enduring image.

The eagle is a symbol of power and representations of double-headed eagles have been used in heraldry closely associated with both the Byzantine and Roman Empires. These items of jewellery belong to a ...

New research has revealed the fascinating life story of a once anonymous Black boy in a grand 18th-century English portrait by French painter Jean-Baptiste van Loo. Recently uncovered documents ...

Is it more difficult to sew period pieces than regular clothing? It depends on the pattern. I find that 18th century clothing can be challenging, but a lot of it is very angular-shaped, so it’s like ...

Combining the close bond that Oz and Vic have formed over the series with the origin story elements of Oz’s life that we’ve seen, I know we’re headed for something depressing. Vic’s story ...

Imagine the terror of awakening in a confined, pitch-black underground space slowly suffocating to death 6ft under while trapped in your own coffin. You can't see ...

who is known globally for her role as a former slave who becomes the powerful wife of Ottoman emperor Suleiman in Turkish megahit soap “Magnificent Century,” is headed to Mipcom with a new age ...