What's the connection between Morse code and The Last of the Mohicans? It turns out that their creators were good friends, and one depicted the other in a monumental painting on display in "Samuel F. B. Morse's Gallery of the Louvre and the Art of Invention" through May 4, 2015.
The Huntington's library collection comprises nearly 9 million manuscripts, books, photographs and other works in such fields as American and British history, literature, art, and the history of science.
Interest in the 19th-century British landscape painter Joseph Mallord William Turner (1775–1851) is stronger than ever. Director Mike Leigh's biopic Mr. Turner was nominated for four Oscars
You're walking in the Chinese Garden. First you hear wheels crunching over gravel, and then you see a curious red-and-cream box approach. The intricate lattice design of the cart invites you to peek inside, but the bright fiery red sides shield its contents. What is this contraption? A food cart with Asian-inspired treats? Guess again.
Time and time again, on Top Ten lists and "best of" compilations, The Huntington is named one of the best places for a first date, a first kiss, or a marriage proposal on bended knee. True enough, it's a pretty romantic spot.
Anchoring the north section of the new Steven S. Koblik Education and Visitor Center complex that opened in January is the new Huntington Store, with more than double the space of the previous store.
One hundred and fifty years ago, on Jan. 31, 1865, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, a resolution ending slavery. The framers of the Constitution had forged a nation built on the rights of its citizens, but one that accommodated the peculiar institution of slavery.
Today's pop culture often goes overboard by invading personal privacy in the search for entertainment. Britain's Georgian era (roughly 1714 to 1830) was a similarly nosy time—gossiping and people watching
If asked to recall the accomplishments of Samuel F. B. Morse (1791–1872), most people would cite his role in developing Morse code. Many would be surprised to learn he started his career as a painter.
It was Martinez's fault, happily, that for five decades his columns and writings inspired readers to think more deeply about the world around them and see more clearly the common humanity that binds people together.