12+ hour, 15+ min ago  (376+ words) The ceremony brought together local officials, relatives, friends, and members of Lanzarote's cultural and artisan community in an emotional evening recognising a lifetime devoted to preserving the island's traditional crafts and folk heritage. Lanzarote's Councillor for Crafts, Aroa Revelo, described…...

4+ hour, 32+ min ago  (639+ words) An "exceptional" archive of almost 800 historic tartan samples has been gifted to the nation. The textiles, some more than 200 years old, were produced by J&D Paton, one of the largest tartan manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection has…...

12+ min ago  (639+ words) HAMBURG, Wis. (WSAW) -At the start of the 1900s, four brothers in central Wisconsin had an idea that would transform their humble Hamburg farm into a world-renowned business. The Fromm brothers created a fox farm and with it, a unique breed....

4+ hour, 19+ min ago  (515+ words) National Museums Scotland has received an exceptional gift that could reshape the understanding of one of Scotland's most iconic symbols. Almost 800 historic tartan samples have been donated by Stuart Paton, great-great grandson of the founder of J&D Paton, one…...

4+ hour, 46+ min ago  (639+ words) An "exceptional" archive of almost 800 historic tartan samples has been gifted to the nation. The textiles, some more than 200 years old, were produced by J&D Paton, one of the largest tartan manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection has…...

2+ day, 54+ min ago  (1698+ words) By Adam Garcia | Published 12 seconds ago Diamonds have captured human imagination for centuries, but the stones discovered in recent decades have redefined what we thought possible in terms of size, clarity, and sheer monetary value. These aren't the modest gems…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (55+ words) Feature The 55th Birthday of Queen M'xima of the Netherlands [Stuart Diamond Tiara | Dutch Sapphire Tiara | W'rttemberg Ornate Pearl Tiara | Dutch Mellerio Ruby Tiara | Dutch Diamond Bandeau | Dutch Diamond Star Tiara | Dutch Emerald Parure | Aquamarine Tiara | Antique Pearl Tiara | House Diamond…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (345+ words) As England's King Charles and Queen Camilla visited Washington, D. C. last week, the United States is about to celebrate its 250th anniversary of its beginnings this year. (aka the Semiquincennial) "A calendar of Augusta events of special events presented by local non-profits…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (702+ words) A closer view of Eliza Lucas Pinckney's dress shows the intricate silk fabric, woven from the cocoons of over 10, 000 silkworms in the 18th century. As the city ramps up its commemoration of the American Revolution, one attraction will be the talk…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (249+ words) The Fall River Historical Society plans to host an illustrated lecture by Alexander Krapf, first vice president of the American Numismatic Society, at 6: 30 p. m. May 27. The event, titled "250 Years of American History in Medals," will take place at Bristol Community College,…...