Game of Queens Giuseppe Verdi and in the world at

and in the world at large

imaginations and interactions - and those of the world around us

Piranesi’s house is no ordinary building: its rooms are infinite

humanity and passion

Game of Queens Giuseppe Verdi and in the world atSixteenth century Europe saw an explosion of female rule. From Isabella of Castile, and her granddaughter Mary Tudor, to Catherine de Medici, Anne Boleyn, and Elizabeth Tudor, these women wielded enormous power over their territories, shaping the course of European history for over a century. Across boundaries and generations, these royal women were mothers and daughters, mentors and protgs, allies and enemies. For the first time, Europe saw a