You've probably seen them around just about everywhere: the symbol of a hand with an eye at the center rendered in jewelry, home decor, serving pieces, tattoos, keychains, and more. But what actually ...

The hamsa is a common symbol used across the Middle East as a good luck sign. Originating in Ancient Egypt probably, it is used to bring in prosperity and to ward off evil. The word hamsa means five ...

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555 hamsas take center stage at Museum for Islamic Art, highlighting the ancient symbol’s role in modern Israeli culture and its growing appeal. A new exhibition at the Museum for Islamic Art features ...

Despite being heavily pregnant, the Duchess of Sussex still manages to impress the fashion world with her unique style. Meghan’s latest ensemble for a solo visit to the Royal Variety nursing home on ...

A Middle Eastern symbol – traditionally believed to bring good fortune – has become a sweeping fashion trend among celebrity A-listers this season. Jennifer Aniston and Madonna are just some of the ...

In honor of World Elephant Day, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex took to Instagram to post a series of throwback photos from the couple’s mission trip to Botswana in 2017. Among all of the incredible ...

The hand-shaped amulet is my small rebellion against Judaica shop kitsch. (JTA) — I tend to get to Israel every two or three years, and every time I come home with a hamsa. The latest, which I picked ...