Have you ever wondered about the true nature of cowrie shells? Where do they come from? Are they simply shells, or is there more to their story? You may have a vague understanding that cowries were ...

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, amid the pomp of Donald Trump’s second inauguration, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson stood out from the crowd. Seated among a sea of white conservatives and ...

Delve deeper, and you may find that the spears, animals and cowrie shells that adorn your bed are plucked from the ancient tradition of the Nagas. Did you ever think the motif on your linen could mean ...

Shells are the true gems of the ocean and a beachcomber’s most prized find. Although, commonly used today to adorn necklaces, earrings and bracelets, or to decorate the home, shells and their ...

The Hawaiian tiger cowry is one of the largest cowries in the world, and one of Hawai‘i’s most famous shells. Most people have seen them for sale in shell shops, jewelry stores and variety stores, as ...

As Diwali 2024 is here, the significance of this vibrant festival is felt profoundly within the Hindu community. Celebrated as the Festival of Lights, Diwali symbolizes the triumph of light over ...

All these snakehead cowries were found dead. Sand grains wedged in the opening are a sure sign that neither the cowry nor a hermit crab lives inside. Select an option below to continue reading this ...

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is not just about diyas and sweets - it’s also a time to invite prosperity and divine blessings into your home. One special ritual gaining attention is buying and ...

“Before you do anything else,” curator Chris Meyer said the minute I arrived at the National Museum of Natural History’s Invertebrate Zoology collection, “you have to vote for beauty.” He led me ...