In-depth chemical analysis of three key 12th century medieval bronze doors by Barisanus of Trani uncovers which is the oldest and reveals how they were made; the analysed doors are from Trani, Ravello, Monreale
Women’s Iconography in the 21st Century: Lancaster University hosts first-ever global women’s iconography archive
A 13th-century fresco rediscovered in Ferrara, Italy, from the convent church of S. Antonio in Polesine, provides unique evidence of medieval churches using Islamic tents to conceal their high altars
The historical bond between the artist Felice Casorati and the city of Milan is one of the themes of the exhibition at Palazzo Reale
Painting materials from the San Salvatore crypt in Brescia, Italy, are confirmed to be from the Lombard Period, according to a study in EPJ Plus
The Vasari Corridor reopens on December 21, 2024. For the first time in its history, the chance to enjoy a unique panoramic walk above the center of Florence
A complex structure for the production of tar, created by Neanderthals, has been discovered at the Vanguard Cave, in Gibraltar; the study in Quaternary Science Reviews
Finnish prehistoric rock paintings (5000–1500 BCE) on the cliffs rising directly from the lakes are acoustically special environments
From Traditional to Technological: Advancements in Fresco Conservation, by applying laser Doppler vibrometry to locate delamination in the frescos
In medieval times, Nidaros Cathedral was seen as a remote but important outpost of the Catholic Church – so remote they called it Ultima Thule