In the early 16th century, Florence was a beacon of art, culture, and new ideas, but it also became a hotbed for religious reform that didn't sit well with the Catholic Church. The city's growing support for reformers seeking to change the church from within drew the ire of Pope Clement VII. Born Giulio de' Medici, the Pope was particularly sensitive to the religious and political currents in Florence, his native city. The tension reached a boiling point when the Pope took the drastic step of ex

272K views · 3.4K reactions | Sara Drew is the director of conservation at Center Art Studio in New York City. She shows us how the team restores a 16th-century wooden sculpture of St. George by repairing the damage that occurred in transit from Barcelona. | Culture Insider | Facebook

Bone carving is an ancient art form popularized by royals in India around the 16th century. More recently, a shrinking market and scarcity of materials have pushed many carvers away from the craft. Jalaluddin Akhtar and his son Akheel are determined to keep the craft alive in Lucknow. | Culture Insider