An ancient Attic black-figure lekythos was repatriated to Greece in a ceremony at the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C., ...

A simple block of wood transforms into a breathtaking vase through expert craftsmanship. Precise cutting, lathe turning, and detailed carving shape the wood into an elegant, one-of-a-kind design.

So, today let's shed some light on one tiny slice of Japanese culture: the usubata vase.

The Daum glass factory of Nancy, France, is famous for its cameo glass, but that isn’t the only kind it made. When Jean Daum founded the factory in 1875, he made cut and enameled glass. His sons ...