Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery,” on view at the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, presents—for the ...

Dressed demurely in black, Tissot’s subject is portrayed as a respectable, working-class woman—but the salacious undertones that appear in many of his artworks are present, too.

As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with South African actress Thuso Mbedu about her role in "The Woman King," a new movie about woman warriors in 19th century West Africa.

Tour and explore a 19th century mansion and working farm in Waltham at Gore Place, the former home of a Massachusetts governor.

Well preserved: Touring a late 19th century working ranch Upcoming historic bus tour features Bumann Ranch Emma and Herman Bumann, the original ranchers, on their wedding day (1893).

From 'Moonlight' to 'Parasite,' documentaries to superhero epics — our picks for the greatest movies of the past 25 years ...

BOOK EXCERPT Fashion history: This 19th-century undergarment made a woman’s hips look bigger, and her, wealthier An excerpt from ‘Butts: A Backstory’, by Heather Radke.

This month’s Title Search highlights 19th-century fiction with a puzzle that challenges you to find the main titles of a dozen novels hidden in a block of text.

An abandoned 19th century Jewish mural finds a new home 81-year-old Dedham woman fulfills mission to salvage historic art By Mark Shanahan Globe Staff,Updated November 29, 2024, 5:54 a.m.

These Stunning 19th-Century Artworks Reveal the Contradictions of the Modern Woman A new exhibition spotlights James Tissot, whose paintings and prints reflected women’s ever-evolving roles in ...