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Medieval people would have interacted with the embroidered players, giving them voice and enabling them to join the ...

Four cultural stewards of sustainability unpack how indigo embodies Black fashion’s legacy of labor, innovation, and enduring ...

Imane Ayissi’s fall couture show blends African tradition with Parisian craftsmanship. Presented on Monday, the collection ...

On May 25th, in celebration of Africa Day, the second session of AFRI CONVERSE 2025 was held at the Expo 2025 venue in Osaka. Centered around the theme of “ African Textiles ”, the event explored the ...

When Odysseus encounters the Cyclops in Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey, the giant’s first question is: “Who are you, strangers? Where do you come from, sailing the watery ways? Are you pursuing ...

A History of Textile Cleanliness: Washing and Perfuming Fabrics from the Medieval to the Modern Period 28-29 May 2026 Institute of Art History, University of Bern, Switzerland International conference ...

Having a hard time deciding where to holiday in Spain? Here are 11 trip ideas to get you started.

The 20 best things to do in Cornwall Cornwall is defined by its magnificent coastline, medieval harbours and oak-forested creeks ...

With historical connotations of royalty, divinity, authority, and melancholy, you'll likely never look at blue the same way after this ...

One medieval Flemish cookbook offers a recipe for a sauce to accompany rabbit, which includes cinnamon, saffron, ginger and sugar.

The diversity of West Africa – and the continent in general – makes it impossible to give a generalised history without watering down many unique cultures and their stories. But scratch the surface of ...