Why ‘The Calling of Saint Matthew’ by Caravaggio was Pope Francis’ favorite painting − an art historian explains

Pope Francis left a lasting legacy, not least his appreciation for art. In his 2025 biography, “Hope,” Francis spoke of his admiration for the Baroque painter Caravaggio. He recalled that during his travels to Rome as a cardinal, he prayed in front of the …

AI unlocks new golden age of the ‘consulting historian’

In 2023, global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company launched its own generative AI platform, Lilli. Named after Lillian Dombrowski – who had joined McKinsey in 1945, became the first woman to earn her MBA while at the firm, and played a …

620th Anniversary of Skanderbeg’s Birth – Historian Xhufi: His Role Among...

“Skanderbeg, Identity and Modern Relevance” was the title of the event held on the 620th anniversary of the birth of Albania’s National Hero, Gjergj Kastriot Skanderbeg. Historian Pëllumb Xhufi, addressing young people at the National Center for Books and …

Historian to separate Wild West fact from fiction at Ira Twp. Library

Hollywood tall tales have turned Wild West figures into legends, but historian Andrew Kercher will take on the task of separating fact from fiction on May 15. The presentation “The Wild West? Myths and Realities with Andrew Kercher” will be held from 6 p.m …

Historian and former journalist focus on conservation in new book

Jerry Apps and Natasha Kassulke spoke about their book “Planting an Idea, Critical and Creative Thinking About Environmental Issues,” about highlighting the importance of the role of storytelling in environmental conservation and fostering a world-wide, …

The real 'DEI hire': Historian slams Justice Clarence Thomas

Historian Jonathan Zimmerman has argued in an article for The Hill that Justice Clarence Thomas, a conservative associate justice of the Supreme Court, is "the real DEI [Diversity, Equity and Inclusion] hire on the Supreme Court." Thomas was …

History seminar to include talk from Tipperary historian about 'Revolutionary Women of Tipperary'

A history seminar taking place on May 10 will host three speakers at the event, including Tipperary historian Noreen Higgins McHugh. This year Knocklong History will host their annual history seminar on Saturday, May 10th, at 10.00 am, in Knocklong …

Alcatraz historian who lived on the island weighs in on reopening plan

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Historian highlights jetties

Discovery of world’s oldest football pitch in Scotland changes everything we knew about game, historian says

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