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Impressionists, Victorians, Egyptians, and more.
Jun 12
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The Idealism of William Morris
Before founding Morris & Co., William Morris dreamed of establishing a medieval-style artist community. How did he navigate the realities of being an…
Apr 30
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Nicole Miras
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Gustav Klimt's Dance with Death
On the eve of world war, Klimt painted "Death and Life," a masterpiece whose themes still resonate today.
Mar 4
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Nicole Miras
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Feb 7
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Nicole Miras
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Claude Monet by the Lily Pond
In the final entry of "Claude Monet: The Art of the Series," we visit Monet at his water-lily pond in Giverny.
Dec 16, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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The Idealism of William Morris
Before founding Morris & Co., William Morris dreamed of establishing a medieval-style artist community. How did he navigate the realities of being an…
Apr 30
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Nicole Miras
35
4
6
Gustav Klimt's Dance with Death
On the eve of world war, Klimt painted "Death and Life," a masterpiece whose themes still resonate today.
Mar 4
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Nicole Miras
57
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8
Claude Monet by the Lily Pond
In the final entry of "Claude Monet: The Art of the Series," we visit Monet at his water-lily pond in Giverny.
Dec 16, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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Claude Monet in the Garden
Haystacks and poplars, Gothic cathedrals and Venetian views. After exploring several of Monet's most prominent series, we finally turn to his beloved…
Dec 10, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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Claude Monet Goes Abroad
This week in "Claude Monet: The Art of the Series," we turn to the artist's work in London and Venice.
Dec 3, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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History & Folklore
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Egyptomania: The Victorian Obsession with Egypt
Mummy unwrapping parties, the Rosetta Stone, and the "curse" of Tutankhamun: how Egypt became a Victorian (and Edwardian) obsession.
Nov 10, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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King Tut's Tomb Might Collapse, the Louvre Heist, and More: Crossroads Roundup
This month's news in art, archaeology, culture, and more.
Oct 30, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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How to Photograph a Ghost, According to the Victorians
As the camera became available to a wider share of the public, spirit photographers found spooky ways to embrace this new technology.
Oct 15, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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Madame Clicquot: The Woman Who Revolutionized Champagne
When Barbe-Nicole Clicquot took over the family champagne business against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, she defied the odds and transformed…
Oct 8, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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Folklore, Fairytales, and Things That Go Bump in the Night
Introducing my new show, Fireside Fables!
Oct 1, 2025
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Nicole Miras
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