He’s considered to be one of the greatest Dutch painters of all time as he left behind an oeuvre of amazing delicate paintings. In this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about Johannes Vermeer. 1. This was his full name His full name was “Jan Vermeer van Delft,” with “Jan” being the short …
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It’s arguably one of the most exciting decades in modern history, and in this post, we created a list of the top 10 facts about the Roaring Twenties. Unfortunately, this decade was followed by one of the worst economic periods in modern history, the Great Depression. 1. It was a worldwide phenomenon The Roaring Twenties …
A lot can be said about the infamous Roman Emperor, but in this post, we have created the ultimate list of the top 10 interesting facts about Nero. 1. He became the youngest-ever Roman Emperor Nero was born “Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus” on December 15, 37 A.D. in Antium, a city about 51 kilometers (32 miles) south of …
This is the Roman Emperor who left a permanent mark on the city by building the most infamous structure in Rome. In this post, you’ll discover a list of our top 5 facts about Vespasian. 1. Vespasian became the Roman Emperor while abroad Vespasian, born Titus Flavius Vespasianus (November 17, 9 A.D. – June 24, …
He was one of the most talented painters to ever walk the earth, and in this post, you’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about Raphael. He was also one of the most prolific painters of his time, and we have created a list of the most famous paintings by Raphael. 1. This is Raphael’s …
He’s arguably one of the best sculptors to have ever lived, and in this post, you’ll discover our top 10 list with facts about Michelangelo. Related: Here are his top 15 works. 1. He was the ultimate polymath Michelangelo was an Italian artist, sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, from Florence. His works of art are …
It’s one of the most significant periods in modern history which started the decline of absolute monarchies all around the world. Lasting over a decade, it had profound consequences for the values we consider to be normal today. The most important aspect is the fact that the values that the revolutionaries fought for weren’t merely …
If you hear the words “misunderstood genius”, then Vincent Van Gogh is the person that comes to mind. His life was a struggle, yet his memory and legacy will live on forever. In this post, You’ll discover the ultimate list of facts about Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most famous painters to have ever …
She was the last Queen of France before the revolutionaries overthrew the monarchy and a key figure in the French Revolution. After a life of extreme extravagance at the Palace of Versailles, she was publicly executed by guillotine on the Place de la Concorde in Paris. Below is the ultimate list of interesting facts about …
Sometimes, a painting isn’t just a painting, it’s a look into the soul of its creator. Vincent Van Gogh’s masterpiece is one of the most valuable paintings in museums, and in this post, you’ll learn some interesting facts about Starry Night. 1. Starry Night was painted in an asylum. Vincent Van Gogh had a troubled …