So, the first question driving an intriguing, though controversial, new study was: “Did seal imagery contribute significantly ...

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The iconic green hue of U.S. dollar bills is not just a design choice but a decision rooted in practicality and history. From ...

We take a closer look at hermits in art, from ancient statuaries to garden gnomes reimagined by Paul McCarthy.

"After that day, the hard hat became a political symbol ... glue and black paint, and given the trademarked name ‘Hard Boiled’ because of the steam used in the manufacturing process ...

After a six-minute bidding war, the throne sold for $1.49 million.The replica was made of plastic and molded from the original screen-used version, then finished off with metallic paint and jewel ...

The replica was made of plastic and molded from the original screen-used version, then finished off with metallic paint and jewel ... challengers and became a symbol of the struggle for power ...