On a frosty January morning in 1649, Charles I stepped from the Banqueting House at Whitehall to his execution. The building, a masterpiece of revolutionary architecture, was central to the Stuart dynasty – a space that denoted power. Our expert, Siobhan Clarke, relates its story and the tale of why Parliament dared to kill a king
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17 Jan 2022
A winter’s evening walk brings glimpses of a motif that, for artists, conjures homecomings, hauntings, nostalgia and desire. Peter Davidson explores the enduring fascination of the lighted window
15 Jan 2022
Landscapes, lighted windows and artist monographs all make our list this month
7 Jan 2022
National Trust curator Dr John Chu reveals the story behind this tiny Indian artwork
31 Dec 2021
From Mozart to BalletBoyz, Surrealism to Stonehenge, these are the events we are most looking forward to
29 Dec 2021
Food historian and Arts Society Lecturer Tasha Marks reveals 10 facts about the not so humble pudding, to celebrate feasting season
20 Dec 2021
Keep the cold at bay with these works of art that invoke the symbolism of the fire, from comedic cartoons to religious scenes
