2.5K views · 77 reactions | From Lithuania to Poland, the Netherlands and, finally, Auschwitz, Simon Schama confronts the enormity of the Holocaust as both historian and 80-year-old Jew, to understand how it happened and in the hopes of never again. “Simon Schama: The Holocaust, 80 Years On” premieres tonight, Tuesday, April 22 at 9:00. #HolocaustRemembrance | Thirteen WNET New York | Facebook

Why 1066 mattered. Simon Schama says, "There are times when history - even British history - comes at you with a rush. Violent, decisive, bloody". This is how William the Conqueror's 9-hour Battle of Hastings triumph changed England forever. 📺 The saga of blood, betrayal and ambition leading up to this pivotal battle is told in Conflicts, episode two in Simon's classic series A History of Britain. Watch all 15 episodes on BBC iPlayer https://bit.ly/3GFjrZw | BBC Arts

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) was a Dutch painter, printmaker, and draughtsman from the Golden Age. He’s widely considered one of Western art history’s greatest visual artists and a key figure in Dutch art. Rembrandt’s prolific career produced an estimated 300 paintings, 300 etchings, and 2,000 drawings. His works cover a wide range of styles and subjects, including portraits, landscapes, biblical themes, and animal studies. #rembrandt #portrait #baroque #art #goldenage | Art Post

How does Rembrandt convey chaos, fear, and astonishment in this scene? 😮 Dutch painter Rembrandt died #OnThisDay in 1669. Join Art Historian Matthew Morgan as we take a closer look at Rembrandt’s atmospheric painting, 'Belshazzar's Feast'. Watch the full film here: https://bit.ly/4m8iP0R | National Gallery