Miss A. D. BETTS, Thorn Cottage, Byways, Berk-hamsted, Herts, writes to suggest that the fluted columns of Greek architecture were copied from plant stems, such as those of an umbelliferous plant.

Rivers will join Katies, Rockmans, Autograph, Crossroads, W Lane and BeMe in the retail graveyard of brands axed by the company.  (Nine) Auto news: Kia's cheapest car to be saved from ...

Dune buggies, dune bashing, camel rides, desert camping, quad biking – there are loads of Dubai desert adventures that should be on your bucket list. Now the weather is at its best, it’s time to put ...

It’s a fluted end table that not only looks chic and modern, but it’s also only $98. “Run and grab this light wood fluted end table while it’s still in stock,” reads the caption of a recent Instagram ...

The image is a mosaic comprising at least 2.5 billion pixels. It resolves about 200 million individual stars, all of them hotter than our Sun. That's only a small fraction of the galaxy's stellar ...

The new composite image, which combines hundreds of photos from the Hubble Space Telescope, shows the Andromeda Galaxy with more than 200 million individually resolved stars. When you purchase ...

A farmer discovered a 900-square-foot mosaic from the third century in his field in Turkey. Covered by a thin layer of soil, the artwork depicts a variety of hunting scenes from the Roman era.

New evidence reveals Homo erectus mastered survival in Tanzania’s ancient deserts, proving they were adaptable generalists long before modern humans emerged. Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. Image ...

The site reveals the ruins of several ancient buildings, including a winepress, a large warehouse, and what is believed to be a monastery, complete with a vibrant mosaic floor. Notably, the mosaic ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Dubai ...