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The Enlightenment saw science and rational thought replace the religious superstitions of the previous century, and demons became metaphors for the human struggle between good and evil.

The depiction of the creature drew the ire of 18th-century art critics, and the figure disappeared under layers of varnish.

Behind the Art: "The Passing of Major Peirson" by John Singleton Copley depicts the bravery of Major Francis Peirson during the 1781 Jersey invasion, evoking strong emotions amidst the chaos of war. Why is it so historically significant and does it have a hidden propaganda?

A WREXHAM hotel won a major accolade at the Welsh Wedding Awards.

Ilika plc (LON:IKA – Get Rating) insider Stephen John Boydell sold 112,018 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of GBX 107 ($1.41), for a total transaction of £119,859.26 ($157,792.60). Stephen John Boydell also recently made the following trade(s): On […]

By John Thomassen for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......   One of the more fascinating aspects of the American Numismatic Society’s (ANS) eBay

In the 18th-century, artists elevated the painterly printmkaing technique of aquatint to new artistic heights.

DORCHESTER has officially submitted its bid to receive city status as part of celebrations to mark the Queens 2022 Platinum Jubilee - with the…

The Cabinet Office said becoming a city can boost local communities, opening up new opportunities for people who live there. | ITV National News

St Andrews, Stanley (pictured) and Marazion are facing off against dozens of other towns in a bid to be granted city status by the Queen as part of next years Platinum Jubilee.