What Happened in 1669

Johannes Vermeer Paints The Lacemaker

The Lacemaker is a painting by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675), completed between 1669–1670 and held in the Louvre, Paris. The work... Read more

Eruption of Mount Etna

When Etna began to rumble and belch gas on March 8, the residents nearby ignored the warning signs of a larger eruption. Three days later, the... Read more