The weather is turning chilly, and as the UK prepares for a cold snap, we’re dreaming of warmer temperatures, and sunny, ...

The discovery at UCL of three books owned by Oscar Wilde, the acclaimed author and playwright, has provided an invaluable ...

The discovery at UCL of three books owned by Oscar Wilde, the acclaimed author and playwright, has provided an invaluable ...

The actual draw of this sale was the 421 watercolors ... which you can read here. The book sold for $4.1 million in 1990 but is currently owned by the J. Paul Getty Museum. This 15th-century Quran was ...

A Russian man went on trial Thursday on charges of high treason for a video he had allegedly sent to Ukraine’s security ...

Show at the King's Gallery features an 'enormous cache' of works by the likes of Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael ...

We have an exclusive inside look at the sketches, concept art, and commentary fans will find in Matt Groening's new The Art ...

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Folk tales and beloved characters from cultures around the globe can are celebrated in popular books for young readers. Test your knowledge of them with this short quiz. The celebrity chef’s ...

In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast.

The latest from the chronicler of urban grit known for “Lush Life” and “Clockers” — as well as writing on “The Wire” TV series — is set in 2008 in East Harlem, where a five-story ...

The turbulent and troubled life of Vivien Leigh comes to light in Lyndsy Spence's new book. Ysenda Maxtone Graham discovers the mental turmoil the actress battled with. Roger Lewis uncovers the ...