An ancient historian at the University of Leicester has found that the Rutland mosaic presents a version of the Trojan War that differs from the story told in Homer’s Iliad. Researchers studying what ...

Depression glass treasures are hiding in Illinois thrift stores, just waiting to be discovered by savvy collectors. These colorful glass pieces were manufactured during the 1920s and 1930s when ...

My folks loved Christmas and imbued our home with a sense of wonder. There were strict adherences, such as the tree going up in the last few days before Christmas so the needles of the fir were fresh ...

Seeing the light: Alison Stott adjusts her new glass artwork Naturally Focused, which will go on permanent display at the University of Bristol. (Courtesy: Alison Stott) UK artist Alison Stott has ...

The origins of candlestick charting can be traced to the rice futures markets of 18th-century Japan. A merchant and trader named Honma Munehisa from the town of Sakata is widely credited as the father ...

The United States is one of just three countries that "prefers" imperial measurements over the international metric standard. The motivation why has less to do with official policy than you might ...

Depression glass, those colorful and affordable dishes made during the 1930s, has become a treasure hunt staple for Texas thrift store enthusiasts. These beautiful pieces were often given away free ...

It didn’t happen overnight, but we’ve finally caught up to K-beauty’s superior skin-care practices—and everyone wants Korean glass skin these days. Erica Choi, licensed esthetician and founder of skin ...

Depression glass patterns range from simple to ornate, but whatever the pattern, their beauty sparkles just as brightly today as it did decades ago. This captivating colored glass is timeless in its ...

You’ll find depression glass in nearly every antique store, but that doesn’t mean these historical pieces are easy to come by. Created during the Great Depression, this affordable yet beautifully ...

Yarilet Perez is an experienced multimedia journalist and fact-checker with a Master of Science in Journalism. She has worked in multiple cities covering breaking news, politics, education, and more.