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Tyrian purple is a reddish-purple natural dye made from the mucus of several species of predatory sea snails in the family Muricidae. The dye was highly valued in ancient times and was used by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Byzantines as a symbol of power and wealth.
Perkin was a British chemist who accidentally discovered mauveine, the first synthetic organic dye, in 1856 while trying to synthesise quinine for malaria. He became a successful entrepreneur and inventor of other dyes and perfumes.
Purple is a color similar to violet light, created by mixing red and blue pigments or light. It has long been associated with royalty, luxury, and spirituality, and was made from a rare and expensive dye in ancient times.
Crocus is a genus of about 100 species of perennials growing from corms, native to Eurasia and Africa. They have showy, often purple, flowers that close at night and in overcast weather, and are cultivated for their beauty and saffron.
Learn about the history, use, and types of Yixing clay teapots, a traditional style of teapot made from local clay in China. Discover how Yixing teapots absorb tea flavors and colors over time and how they are valued by tea connoisseurs.
This list shows the books, manuscripts, letters, and other documents that have sold for more than US$1 million. It includes the Codex Leicester, the United States Constitution, the Book of Mormon, the Magna Carta, and many more.
Edith Pargeter (1913-1995) was an English author of historical fiction, mysteries, and translations. She wrote under the pen name Ellis Peters, best known for her Brother Cadfael Chronicles set in medieval Shrewsbury.
Sandalwood is a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum, with a distinctive fragrance that has been valued for centuries. Learn about the different species, their distribution, cultivation, oil extraction and applications in incense, perfumery, medicine and chewing tobacco.