a fine pinkish dust will cling to your clothing. For some time you will close your eyes and still be able to relive the startling moment you first saw this ancient stone city rising out of the ...

has been used for everything from the robes of Byzantine emperors to the parachutes of World War II paratroopers. In ancient China, the birthplace of silk, it became luxury paper, a medium for ...

Anointing, in Biblical and other ancient symbolism ... anointing with gladness, clothing with light, a cloak of salvation, a spiritual gift, the sanctification of souls and bodies, imperishable ...

The ancient Greeks wore a variety of hats to protect them from the elements and to act as aesthetic embellishments ...

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Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri showed her fall fashion collection of loose, minimalist styles in the garden of the Toji Temple in Kyoto on Tuesday night. Models walked down a broad, ...

We've all had those moments, standing in front of a closet full of perfectly good clothing but still unable to find an outfit we like. In those "I-have-nothing-to-wear" moments, you pull out the ...

An expert shares his top five unforgettable Greek destinations that showcase the country’s diverse beauty and rich heritage—without the crowds.

The Byzantine Empire was built on the backs of the rural and urban labour force. From agricultural production and the extraction of raw materials to the physical construction of urban centres and ...

Modules examine themes such as ancient environments, evolution, economic and climate change. The combined disciplines progressively develop general and specific knowledge and skills, through ...