The child learns to play the piano. Video with sound. Close up. A man pianist, wearing clothes of the 18th century nobility, playing a rondo by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on a piano. Piano, Grand Piano, ...

When did Maria Theresa come to power? Ascending the Habsburg throne in 1740, at 23 years old, Maria Theresa assumed rule at a perilous moment for her empire. The state’s coffers were empty and its ...

Earlier research has viewed the explosion of debt in 18th century Britain as either detrimental, or as neutral for economic growth. In this paper, we argue instead that Britain’s borrowing boom was ...

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In the 18th Century BC, the Code of King Hammurabi of ... occurred in 16th Century BC Egypt where the wrongdoer, a member of nobility, was accused of magic, and ordered to take his own life.

Read how architect Andrea Perra’s exquisite palazzo near Mount Etna has burst back into vibrant life thanks to his expert ...

Pride comes in all forms and mankind will always find innovative ways to exhibit it. When it comes to the nation, there are ...

Statement Pieces” opened with more than 100 couture pieces from dozens of the world’s top fashion houses, including Chanel, ...

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Zhemgang—Located in the remote hamlet of Bjoka, one and half hour from the sleepy town of Panbang in Zhemgang Dzongkhag, the 18th century mansion of Bjoka Khoche (nobility) has weathered the vagaries ...

The Rhine River, one of Europe’s longest and most picturesque rivers, is famous for its stunning landscape. The steep hi ...

Sotheby's auction house confirms some of Breguet's most remarkable watches will be available as part of the brand's 250th ...