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THREADS OF TIME: FASHION IN THE ANCIENT WORLD

While the global fashion industry we know today may be a modern phenomenon, clothing and jewelry have always been significant facets of human culture. The ancient world—with its rich tapestry of cultures, civilizations, and empires—offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of fashion.

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Antique vs. Modern Diamond Cuts: What’s the Difference?
Antique vs. Modern Diamond Cuts: What’s the D...

Diamonds have long been revered as nature’s most exquisite creation, unm...

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Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-century Lamp Makers You Should Know
Art of Illumination: Turn-of-the-century Lamp...

The turn of the 20th century was a golden era for decorative arts, when ...

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Horses in Art: The Equestrian Muse
Horses in Art: The Equestrian Muse

  Horses have long captivated the human imagination, embodying a b...

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Aged to Perfection: The Art and History of Wine
Aged to Perfection: The Art and History of Wine

A Journey Through the History of Wine: From Ancient Civilizations to Mod...

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Treasures in Silver: The Red McCombs Collection
Treasures in Silver: The Red McCombs Collection

Red McCombs was a larger-than-life figure whose entrepreneurial spirit a...

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Famous Gemstones in History: From Crowned Jewels to Curses
Famous Gemstones in History: From Crowned Jew...

If you ever read John Steinbeck’s novella The Pearl, you may recall the ...

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Chiaroscuro and Beyond: The Power of Pigments in Art
Chiaroscuro and Beyond: The Power of Pigments...

In the modern world, we rarely stop to think about the pigments behind t...

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Fox and Hound: The Evolution of Hunting
Fox and Hound: The Evolution of Hunting

Brief History of Hunting Whereas the topic of hunting animals might conj...

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Reveling in Rococo: An Exploration of an Ornate Era
Reveling in Rococo: An Exploration of an Orna...

Emerging in the wake of King Louis XIV's reign (1643-1715), the Rococo a...

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The Art of the Samurai: Extended Version
The Art of the Samurai: Extended Version

  Our recent virtual exhibition, The Art of the Samurai, was met with re...

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6 Essential Luxury Watch Makers You Should Know
6 Essential Luxury Watch Makers You Should Know

From the classic elegance of Patek Philippe to the daring designs of Ric...

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Brewed in History: The Cultural Legacy of Coffee
Brewed in History: The Cultural Legacy of Coffee

History of Coffee Cultivation and Production The tale of coffee's disco...

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250 Years of American Fine Art
250 Years of American Fine Art

Since the United States’ official inception in 1776, American art has r...

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