When Odysseus encounters the Cyclops in Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey, the giant’s first question is: “Who are you, strangers?

The Ice Prince lived for only 18 months, but his past is wrapped in mystery, wealth, and extraordinary preservation.

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Among the precious metals, enamels and ornamental stones often used to create watch dials, traditional textiles such as ...

Women in Albania's northern Zadrima region keep the ancient local trade of silk weaving alive, mastering every stage of production from raising the silkworms to weaving the precious fabric. The ...

NANJING — A growing number of visitors are flocking to the Suzhou Silk Museum, one of only two state-owned museums in ...

Exhibits also feature looms for making Song brocade, a type of fabric developed during the Song Dynasty, and Zhang satin, an artistically distinctive silk fabric originated in Fujian. The Zhang ...

If you’ve ever bought a silk pillowcase for your hair from a random shop, you’ve likely realized that not all silk is created ...

In 2020, the British-born designer launched her eponymous brand in London with a dozen silk kimono robes whose silhouettes float between garment and artifact. The prints were Kayll’s own, meticulously ...

“Based on the presence of the cross and the pottery and glass pieces that were found, this tomb dates back to the Byzantine era,” said Hassan al-Ismail, director of antiquities in Idli ...