Fashion during the Tudor era and everything you wanted to know about it. From the materials, to the colors, to the construction, how it was worn and the symbolism woven into it.

Visiting Liberty in London, an eclectic emporium of fabulous finds and fabric.

Book Review: Botanical Sketchbooks, by Helen & William Bynum. A curated collection of pages from botanical artists and observers through the 15th-20th centuries.

The color palette used for Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts, what they symbolized and their origins.

An afternoon at The Morgan Library and Museum in the heart of NYC.

The History and Art of Tarot & Divination Card.
From playing cards to the something much, much more…

A 16th century Herbal…

Anubis, Master of Secrets

A visit to ISAC, formerly, The Oriental Institute, at the University of Chicago and their ancient Egyptian collection.

The Scarab Beetle…on amulets, jewelry, made into gift wrap. The ancient symbol of Egypt lives on.

Notes on the hidden meanings in color, symbols and deities that adorn Queen Nefertari’s tomb from Ancient Egypt.