Summer has arrived, so you need some great gemstone jewelry to go with all your bright, trendy summer outfits. If you prefer to wear more unusual gemstones, have you ever considered investing in some sunstone jewelry? Sunstone has been known and worn since ancient times and has always been associated with the sun itself, but Read More… »
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» Famous Crown Jewels – The Black Prince’s Ruby
Have you ever stood in the Jewel House at the Tower of London looking at the British Crown Jewels and wondered where all those fabulous gemstones have come from and what their histories are? Well, one of the more documented of these famous, historical gemstones is the Black Prince’s Ruby. This large red gemstone has Read More… »
» The Cathars – Raymond VI of Toulouse
The Cathars were a dualist heretical sect that flourished in the Languedoc region of south west France during the 12th and 13th centuries. They were ruthlessly persecuted by the established Catholic Church, who wanted to erase any traces of Catharism from Christendom. However, many of the nobles of the Languedoc, had been raised in a Read More… »
» Ancient Egyptian Worker’s Village – Deir el-Medina
Deir el-Medina on the west bank of the Nile at Thebes is where the workers lived with their families, who worked on the tombs of the pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. So much is known about this busy community due to the amazing preservation of working records, notes, letters and daily gossip of Read More… »
» Wonderful Jellycat Stuffed Animals Online
All kids love soft toys, so why not look at the wonderful Jellycat range of stuffed animals? There are loads of Jellycat stuffed animals to choose from, ranging from adorable Cordy Roy aardvarks, the softest bashful giraffes or a plush Junglie lion. Jellycat are proud of the innovative design of their luxury soft toys, which are Read More… »
» Methods of Removing Skin Tags
Skin tags are a very common, although totally harmless, skin condition that will affect many of us during our lives. As skin tags are benign, whether you choose to have them removed or not is a personal choice rather than a medical decision. You can choose to have your skin tags removed in your doctor’s Read More… »
» Who Were the Parents of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun?
Although the name of the boy king Tutankhamen is famous throughout the world, relatively little is known about the life and death of this pharaoh. Even who the parents of Tutankhamen were unknown and their identities were hotly debated by scholars. But recently an extensive DNA analysis of the mummy of Tutankhamen and other royal Read More… »
» Citrines – Buying Citrine Jewellery Online
Have you ever owned a citrine? Citrines are a semi-precious gemstone formed from quartz, and come in a beautiful colours ranging from palest yellow to reddish-brown. Natural citrines are very rare and most citrine that you can buy today are heat-treated amethysts and smoky quartz. Citrine jewelry makes great gifts, and there is citrine jewelry out there to suit Read More… »
» Buy Santa and Mrs Claus Dress-Up Online
With the Christmas season nearly here it is time to start thinking about buying a Santa suit. If you dress up as Father Christmas each Christmas Eve to put gifts under the tree or hang the Christmas stockings, then you need to look the part as Santa. Or are you a Mrs Claus, and need to Read More… »
» Snowsuits for Babies and Toddlers Online
The days are shortening and the winds are getting colder, so it is time to think about how you are going to keep your baby or toddler warm this winter. If you live in an area that gets a lot of snow and ice, or are planning to take your little ones on a winter Read More… »