On This Day

June 1, 2023. ON THIS DAY.    Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England, left an indelible mark on history despite her short life. From the time she ascended to the throne on this date, June 1st, in 1533 until the time of her execution in 1536, Anne Boleyn made significant contributions

Vaishnavi Srivastava 29th May 2023. ON THIS DAY.   Edme Bouchardon, an acclaimed French sculptor, draughtsman, and medallist, was born on May 29, 1698. His works helped launch the Neoclassical movement’s opposition to the Rococo style. Bouchardon’s influence goes much beyond his sculptural accomplishments, despite the fact that he is frequently recognised as the most

Abhishek Dixit Albrecht Dürer (1471–1528), a highly talented and adaptable artist from Germany’s Renaissance era, was born in Nuremberg, a prosperous European cultural and economic hub between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Albrecht Dürer, a prominent figure of the Northern Renaissance, crafted exquisite works in drawing, painting, and printmaking. He played a vital role in

Vaishnavi Srivastava 20th May 2023. ON THIS DAY   On this Day, May 20, 1867, an important event in the history of the Royal Albert Hall took place as Queen Victoria personally laid the foundation stone for the building. The ceremony took place in a large marquee that was built especially for the event and

Vaishnavi Srivastava May 3, On This Day Groundbreaking art of war Every once in a while we come across a date that is of the utmost significance when it comes to history. May 3rd is one such day, as based on this day is an infamous painting by the legendary Francisco Goya. It happened two