The Monuments Men and Women Foundation is on the hunt to recover stolen masterpieces—and they say this could be our best ...

But, after stumbling upon the bizarrely incongruous Frietmuseum in the World Heritage city's centre, that's exactly where I find myself ensconced. It's a strange diversion from ancient homes and ...

Boating into Bruges, Belgium offers a unique experience with picturesque bridges, historic towers, and charming cobblestone streets. This medieval city, resembling a living museum, is connected by ...

In the art world, it has always been about who you know, not what you know. And who Michelangelo knew almost cost him his life. The banishment didn’t last for long, and they were reinstated in 1530.

It is now the central information hub for the project called Handmade in Bruges, which brings together many of the city’s best craftworkers and artisan producers (potters, jewellers, lacemakers, ...

Michelangelo, one of the most celebrated figures of the Renaissance, pioneered a life of artistry and innovation. More than 500 years after his birth, the artist’s legacy endures through his acclaimed ...

According to tradition, Thierry of Alsace, Count of Flanders, brought several drops of Christ's blood from Jerusalem during a crusade in 1150. The relic has since been preserved in the Holy Blood ...

The medieval Belgian town of Bruges attracts hordes of visitors, but don’t let that keep you away. Get lost on its back streets, away from the lace shops and waffle stands, and ride a bike along a ...

While preparing to fresco the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling, Italian artist Michelangelo created hundreds—possibly thousands—of small sketches to work out the design. He destroyed many of those preliminary ...