Archive - Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Sheltering from the scorching sun, Egyptian style.

Wandering through time in search of cool in Old Cairo.

Jul 11 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Daydreaming about the Great Library of Alexandria

Walking around Alexandria searching for the greatest library of the ancient world.

Jul 7 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Daydreaming of time travel, looking for Alexandria's Lighthouse.

Standing on the spot where one of the Seven Wonders of the World used to be.

Jul 4 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

June 2025

The Winged Victory of Samothrace

The story of its discovery and WHY it is one of the world's great sculptures

Jun 30 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Crown Jewels Wonders of the Louvre

A treasure hiding in plain sight.

Jun 27 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Bucolic charm at Marie-Antoinette's village in Versailles

When Marie Antoinette played in her village at the Petit Trianon.

Jun 23 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Secret Versailles and its hidden wonders.

Practical advice on the off-the-beaten paths marvels of Versailles.

Jun 20 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Versailles, the wonder and the 'monstrous luxury'.

Beyond the myths, revealing the good and bad about Louis XIV and Versailles.

Jun 16 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Wondering at Leonardo da Vinci's drawings

Making sense of the rarity of Leonardo's notebooks, with practical advice on admiring these rare and fragile masterpieces.

Jun 13 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Art historians' minds against Nazi guns

The untold stories of bravery in the face of barbarity, saving the beauty of the world.

Jun 9 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

Jacques Jaujard, the quiet hero who organized the largest art rescue operation ever.

When real-life heroes are more fascinating than in the movies.

Jun 6 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

From anonymity to eternity

Where we wonder how posing for an artist may grant eternal life.

Jun 2 •

Art Journey Moments of Wonder

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