One of the great frustrations of studying art history is to learn how many incredible works are lost—but many could one day be found. There are hundreds of works that were described those who saw them ...
On the evening of June 7, 1520, a crowd gathered in a field outside of Calais, which was then under the rule of England. One can imagine the finery of the noble onlookers, the gossip they exchanged, ...
Vancouver businessman and musician Joe Gold says that his father, David Goldberger, often told him that if he must make a decision to go right or left, always go right. It left Gold feeling baffled, ...
From tomorrow in Akihabara, Bandai is to run "TAMASHII NATION 2009 Autumn AY YEAH! SAY YEAH!" the great exhibition event which features BANDAI's spirited toy products. Today is the press day for the ...
Archaeologists in Autun, France, found rare fabric fragments, including a large purple piece, woven with gold threads in several ancient tombs. Photo from Lucie Marquat / Inrap Archaeologists in ...
More than 200 wire creations — some highly detailed, some belonging to royalty — will show in London for the 400th anniversary of a wire makers guild. By Annabel Davidson Reporting from London ...
Stretchable, light-emitting clothing made from fabric coated in gold could be a smart alternative to high-visibility gear – not to mention a bold fashion statement. Tricia Carmichael at the University ...
Dozens of Saudi craftsmen, mostly in their 40s and 50s, are hard at work in a factory in Mecca preparing an embroidered black and gold cloth to cover the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam. Known as the ...
Dozens of Saudi craftsmen, mostly in their 40s and 50s, are at work in a factory in Mecca preparing an embroidered black and gold cloth to cover the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam. Known as the ...