HISTORY IN THE HEADLINES: Van Gogh

de bene esse: literally, of well-being, morally acceptable but subject to future validation or exception

HISTORY IN THE HEADLINES: One of the most infamous incidents in art history occurred 125 years ago this week, when troubled Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh reportedly severed his left earlobe in a fit of lunacy. But did you know that not all art historians believe the wound was self-inflicted? Find out more: http://histv.co/1a3NEJz