These signs, found in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia ... The intricate strokes of Arabic and Chinese calligraphy, for example, turned simple signs into profound visual art, transcending mere ...

The Kenyan political thinker who was unafraid to confront contentious issues.” “The African political scientist who sparked ...

She walked the haute couture runway in Paris earlier this year: a simple black velvet bodice, a butterfly-curved explosion of black tulle for a skirt, decorated below with a mosaic of fine beading, ...

You can liken a visit to Ashford Castle to cracking open the pages of an ancient fairy tale and leaping feet first ... The colorful display of tapestries, silk-lined walls, and Egyptian linens create ...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is showcasing a new group exhibition that explores the influence of Ancient Egypt on Black ...

Found etched into clay cylinders in Syria, the strange symbols date to around 2400 B.C.E.—500 years before other known ...