Almost fifty years ago, when Haraldur Sigurdsson first came to the University of Rhode Island from Iceland, he got interested in what makes some clam shells more purple than others.

Just as many-faceted as the birthstones themselves, though, are the origins of their names. A great many of them came into ...

In the depths of the San Lázaro rock-shelter in Segovia, Central Spain, archaeologists from the Complutense University of ...

Popular Michigan agate hunting locations include Whitefish Point, Grand Marais Beach, and Agate Beach. Known for their ...

After an extensive investigation by Colorado investigators, the sheriff's office in Boulder County now says they've concluded that human remains found in a destroyed home in the Stone Canyon Fire ...

A wildfire, the Stone Canyon Fire, originated from that ... and the U.S. government provided evidence that helped identify Tracy, the sheriff's office said. Investigators determined the fire ...

How prized was Tyrian purple in ancient times? Highly. In fact, so popular and sought-after was the dye that traces of its production—clumps of pigments, remains of workshops—have surfaced in ...

Crystals are gaining popularity as tools for protection and positivity. From Black Tourmaline's powerful shielding to Amethyst's calming influence and Clear Quartz's energy amplification, various ...

At the far end of the color spectrum, we find purple gemstones like iolite and amethyst, which can represent our crown chakra, a symbol of connectedness to the ethereal realms and oneness with the ...

We are dedicated to overcoming these challenges and are utilizing every available resource to assist in this identification effort.” The 1,557-acre Stone Canyon Fire sparked in the Stone ...

Dorinda Medley Shares New Photos from Blue Stone Manor in Summer In the pics, Dorinda held an umbrella, shielding her from the rain that poured down over the very green grass in her garden while ...

The Purple People Bridge is shut down after a set ... there was a very similar incident when structural support stones fell from an abutment right next to the latest scene.That time, it took ...