Museum of the History of France, Palace of Versailles
Shortly after becoming King in 1830, Louis Philippe I decided to transform the Palace, which was empty of furnishings and…
The grand king’s apartment, Palace of Versailles
The king's State Apartment prestigious enfilade of seven salons was to serve as a parade apartment, that is to say,…
The Queen’s chamber, Palace of Versailles
The petit appartement de la reine is a suite of rooms that were reserved for the personal use of the…
The King’s chamber, Palace of Versailles
The apartments of the King were the heart of the chateau; they were in the same location as the rooms…
The Grand Gallery, Palace of Versailles
The Grand Gallery is a set of three highly decorated reception rooms, dedicated to the celebration of the political and…
Philippine ceramics
Philippine ceramics refers to ceramic art and pottery designed or produced as a form of Philippine art. The tradition of…
Britain and Europe, The British Museum
The Department of Britain, Europe and Prehistory is responsible for collections that cover a vast expanse of time, from the…
Greece and Rome, The British Museum
The Department of Greece and Rome at the British Museum has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from…
Stories of money, The British Museum
The Department of Coins and Medals is home to one of the world's finest numismatic collections, comprising about one million…