Ancient Persians believed the sky was blue because it reflected a massive sapphire beneath the Earth, giving the stone cosmic symbolism. Kings, priests, and rulers wore sapphires to signal wisdom, ...

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A kiss is one of the most universal gestures in the world. It’s a wordless way to show affection that transcends language, ...

Roman mosaic in ancient Nicaea reveals rare portrait of Lake Ascania as a woman, offering new insight into İznik’s ...

Roman author Pliny the Elder wrote that ‘There are two liquids that are especially agreeable to the human body: wine inside ...

The most common sign people believe in when they spot a white feather out of the blue is it is a sign from a recently passed ...

"Snow leopard, eagle, angel and yak -- the four Gospel watchmen!" Taize Brother Marc exclaims as he points to his design for stained-glass windows to be installed in Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. To ...

The fifth edition of Forever Is Now (11 November - 10 December) bridges Egypt's rich heritage with contemporary artistic ...

The Queen has regularly sported a little-known royal bauble in recent months, raising speculation about its history.