Collection: Reference

The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg has survived through 250 years of tsars, assassinations, fires, revolutions, and two world wars to become a global cultural destination housing one of the largest collections of art in the world. In an extraordinary memoir, the museum's longtime director tak...

Myanmar is a land steeped in history and culture. Its wealth and riches enthralled ancient visitors who were awed at its grand cities and golden pagodas. Artisans worked their magic into intricate woodcarvings and stuccos, grand sculptures...

Comprehensive collection of myths from ancient, medieval and modern cultures. Myths from Africa, The Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Entries recounting specific legends and overview articles such as African and Greek mythology.

Personal and surnames, tracing geographic history, original meaning and first known usage, as well as inaccuracies, variations, derivatives and nicknames introduced through generations of use. Prominent historical and contemporary figures included