The journeys of 15th- and 16th-century European explorers are depicted on Cantino’s map including Vasco da Gama’s first voyage in search of a sea route to India (1497-99) and the “discovery ...

The twisting turret and arched red roof of a grand 16th century abbey mark the heart of the little German town of Neuzelle.

It’s 1553, and Sir Hugh Willoughby is leading three ships into uncharted arctic waters to search for the Northeast Passage -- a direct route from Europe ... These 16th-century vessels were ...

The Arizona Renaissance Festival, a 37-year tradition, recreates a 16th-century European village in the Arizona desert. Visitors can enjoy a variety of entertainment, including jousting knights ...

The Eastern European School, 16th Century comprised a group of artists active in this region in the period. Works identified as being by this group appear regularly at auction.

The film, which screens at UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center (MCC) on Thursday, Feb. 27, sheds light on the often-overlooked lives of Black Africans in 15th- and 16th-century Europe, challenging ...

As assistant curator of European sculpture and decorative arts ... curator’s career acquisition,” Kirchhoff said of a rare 16th-century automaton clock that she tracked down.