Eyvind Earle (American, 1916-2000), "Concept Art" (1958), from Sleeping Beauty (Walt Disney Productions), gouache on board, 9 1/4 × 21 3/4 inches, Hilbert Collection (© Disney Enterprises, Inc., ...

Europe spent 1000 years in its Middle Ages after Rome fell and rebounded Around A.D. 1000. After Rome fell, Europe spent a thousand years in its Middle Ages. Its art shows how the light of ...

The entire story of the European Middle Ages in one short video - from the barbarian invasions to Charlemagne’s empire; from Europe’s fragmentation to its sweeping conquests and crusades; from the ...

Soaring Gothic cathedrals of radiant stained glass, plus art celebrating worldly pleasure. As Europe passed A.D. 1000, its growing prosperity was reflected in soaring Gothic cathedrals graced with ...

Why were the Middle Ages dark? Isn't it true that this epoch conjures up ominous images of superstition and witch-hunting? Burning pyres and plague doctors hurrying strangely muffled along dark ...