Eliza Haywood was a bestselling 18th century author closely associated with the then-emerging genre of the novel. Little is known of her life beyond her writing. She is best known for her novella ...

The witch of Agnesi, you may be disappointed to know, is a curve that math students generally learn about in calculus class. It doesn’t look much like a witch, or a hat or even a broomstick. It’s ...

While many have been captivated by the story of Diana, Princess of Wales, few may realize that her life paralleled in notable ways that of an ancestor who bore the same name. Like her famous ...

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A book that played a part in the transformation of a blacksmith’s daughter into one of the most famous women in 18th century Europe is to go under the hammer in York on Friday (Feb 20).

The total value of an artist’s artworks sold at auction over a specific period. This metric reflects the artist’s overall market activity and demand in monetary terms. The middle value of all realized ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. mint; Our Lady of Guápulo, by Unknown ...