Spanish missions served as early outposts of European civilization in both Mexico and what is now Southern Arizona. They were first operated by the Jesuit Order of the Roman Catholic Church serving as ...

The alchemist in his laboratory was a popular subject for Dutch painters of the 17th century because it allowed them to show off their skill with light. Mattheus van Helmont’s A Savant in His Cabinet, ...

At Fröjel, a Viking Age site on the west coast of Gotland, archaeologists search for evidence of a workshop that included a silver-smelting operation.(Daniel Weiss ...

he primary difference between 22 carat (22K) and 24 carat (24K) gold lies in their purity and intended use. 24K gold is considered the purest form, containing 99.9% gold with virtually no other metals ...

In the archaeology galleries of the Yorkshire Museum, an incredible Viking silver neck-ring takes centre stage. The ring is made of four ropes of twisted rods hammer-welded together at each end, its ...

Gold prices in India have reached historic highs in recent times. This reflects ongoing global economic trends and robust domestic demand. Major cities like Delhi and Mumbai report similar rates, ...