Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, better known as simply Raphael, was one of the most prolific and talented artists of the High Renaissance. He created one masterpiece after the other, mostly commissioned by Pope Julius II who also engaged the other two famous artists at the time, Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. Some of his most …
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His real name was “Gaius Julius Caesar,” and in this post, we’ll take a closer look at the top 14 facts about Caligula, one of the cruelest Roman Emperors to rule the Empire. 1. He was the great-grandson of Augustus It’s fair to say that Caligula was born into a prestigious family of the Ancient …
He was one of the famous Roman Emperors of the 2nd century, and in this post, you’ll discover the top list of facts about Hadrian. 1. Hadrian was born in Spain Hadrian (76-138) was born as “Publius Aelius Hadrianus” in a Roman Italo-Hispanic in the town of Italica. This is located in the south of …
Was he an eccentric madman or a misunderstood genius? Either way, Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) left behind a collection of art that he couldn’t have imagined would ever become so famous. While many other painters and artists in history became rich during their lifetime, van Gogh only managed to sell one painting. Today, his paintings …
The Roman Empire is the post-Republican period of Ancient Rome. The emperor was the de facto leader of the Roman Empire and commanded a region that stretched all across Europe and well into Northern Africa and western Asia. It’s fair to conclude that emperors in Ancient Rome had a lot on their minds. This wasn’t …
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, better known as Michelangelo, has left a legacy of incredible art that has fascinated us for centuries. Michelangelo (1475-1564), the famous Italian artist, was born in a period referred to as the High Renaissance and lived in the same period as other notable artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and …
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 …
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, …
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 …