Known for its unmatched relative strength and flexibility, which could find uses in novel textiles, spider silk has long eluded efficient synthetic replication, in part because it has been ...

The chance discovery of Kempe’s autobiography speaks to the rich trove of writing about medieval women that survives to this ...

Justin Jacobs, author and expert in modern Chinese history, discusses loot, antiquity, and imperialism in his new book.

Searching for the best gift for him? Whether it's a holiday, an anniversary, or his birthday, we've gathered fabulous ideas ...

A word of warning: silk bedding does not come cheap – single pillowcases typically start around the £40 mark, and double duvet covers often cost upwards of £300. To soften the blow ...

Rose Wylie cashmere blanket, £1,500 Ninety-year-old Wylie has form for scrawling dry phrases and cartoonish pop-culture figures across large canvases; wrapping yourself in a blanket by her (made with ...

They'll be happy to help keep an eye on your monstera from inside a planter, protect the novels on your bookshelf ... A ...

Which brings us to something everyone will appreciate: silk pyjamas. Whether or not you’re already planning what to wear for upcoming nights out (or in), then you’ll want to know about these ...

Cotton will always be No. 1 in my book, but linen and naturally derived ... lyocell, jersey, and silk. The material you choose will dictate whether the bedding is cooling, durable, or easy to ...

For Xuanzang, a Buddhist monk traveling the Silk Road in A.D. 629 ... 492 are decorated with exquisite murals that cover nearly half a million square feet of wall space, some 40 times the expanse ...

Record covers are a unique time capsule of our lives and the times themselves, and this coffee table book curates 1,000 that address such topics as love, life, death, fashion, and rebellion.