Until the mid-1800s, purple clothing was difficult to come by and limited to those who could afford the expensive fabrics. That is, until Sir William Henry Perkin accidentally discovered aniline dyes, ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Alzheimer’s Association is painting the town purple for Alzheimer’s awareness. From Aug. 2-7, there is a range of ways for people to participate in the campaign. Businesses ...

In the times of Ancient Rome, if you wore Tyrian Purple clothing of any sort, then you were considered a VIP. The color was most notably used in clothing for royalty, or in some cases wealth. Unlike ...

A celebration of diversity, Wear it Purple Day rolls around each year to raise awareness for LGBTIQ+ young people living in Australia, with supporters all across the country wearing purple clothing, ...

“I have finally discovered the true color of the atmosphere. It is violet. The open air is violet. I found it! […] In three years from now, everyone will be wearing purple!” said Claude Monet. But not ...

SHINAN, South Korea – Dressed all in purple, bent-over women held long rakes aloft as they walked in a line to a lavender field to carry out some pruning on an island in southwest South Korea.

DECATUR, Ind. (WANE) – If you have ever met Curtis Delk Rose in Decatur, you have probably seen him wearing a purple shirt. In fact, he owns at least 50 of them. People for years have called him the ...