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Log Cabin living in the early 1800s

Log Cabin living in the early 1800s

Life was difficult in the late 18th and 19th century. Death didn’t discriminate between rich and poor. Diseases ravaged populations and conditions were unsanitary for all. Thomas Jefferson died on...

Log Cabin living in the early 1800s

Life was difficult in the late 18th and 19th century. Death didn’t discriminate between rich and poor. Diseases ravaged populations and conditions were unsanitary for all. Thomas Jefferson died on...

How a President and a DuPont heiress created a beautiful garden across a century

How a President and a DuPont heiress created a ...

The garden at the Presidential Estate at Montpelier in Virginia is a beautiful sight. It consists of about two acres of shrubs, trees and flowers. The estate was purchased by...

How a President and a DuPont heiress created a ...

The garden at the Presidential Estate at Montpelier in Virginia is a beautiful sight. It consists of about two acres of shrubs, trees and flowers. The estate was purchased by...

Mount Vernon - The New Room

Mount Vernon - The New Room

In addition to fighting the Revolutionary War as The Chief Commander of The American Army against the British Empire, George Washington kept a very close eye on what was going...

Mount Vernon - The New Room

In addition to fighting the Revolutionary War as The Chief Commander of The American Army against the British Empire, George Washington kept a very close eye on what was going...

How Nero influenced  Michelangelo and Raphael

How Nero influenced Michelangelo and Raphael

Nero Caesar, the infamous Emperor of Rome known for his lavish lifestyle was a great influence on two of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. Nero died around 68...

How Nero influenced Michelangelo and Raphael

Nero Caesar, the infamous Emperor of Rome known for his lavish lifestyle was a great influence on two of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. Nero died around 68...

Caravaggio at  Pamphilj

Caravaggio at Pamphilj

My favorite painter is Caravaggio. I wanted to see a couple sculptures at Pamphilj, but I wanted to see a Caravaggio in person. I had long admired the works from...

Caravaggio at Pamphilj

My favorite painter is Caravaggio. I wanted to see a couple sculptures at Pamphilj, but I wanted to see a Caravaggio in person. I had long admired the works from...

The statuary hall

Statuary Hall at the Pamphilj Gallery

When does an art museum become a piece of art itself? I invite you to walk with me down the Pamphilj Gallery’s Statuary Hall. The piece in the banner is...

Statuary Hall at the Pamphilj Gallery

When does an art museum become a piece of art itself? I invite you to walk with me down the Pamphilj Gallery’s Statuary Hall. The piece in the banner is...