The Ames Room stands as one of the most popular and photographed illusions, creating the bizarre effect where people appear to dramatically change size simply by moving from one corner to another.

Social gatherings have consistently inspired artists across history, enabling them to encapsulate the spirit of diverse eras, cultures, and social dynamics.

An obscure artist, Charles Victor Thirion was a gifted student of the famous 19th-century French master-painter William Bouguereau.

Editor's note: This story was originally published on Oct. 8. INSIDE A QUIET gym located on a sprawling 400-acre ranch in Katy, Texas, some 30 miles due west of Houston, Victor Wembanyama backed down ...

During Tuesday’s premiere of the podcast, “Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words,” Victor Davis Hanson and Jack Fowler discussed the indictment of former national security adviser… Read More ...