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The ancient Babylonians were the first to use sophisticated geometry – a staggering 1,400 years before it was previously thought to have been developed.

A new book explores how dyes were created through millennia, and the economic and social contexts of the hues that shade our world.

The ancient Babylonians were the first to use sophisticated geometry – a staggering 1,400 years before it was previously thought to have been developed. Sadly, these mathematical innovations were forgotten as the Babylonian civilisation collapsed and were only rediscovered this year as scientists took a close look at ancient clay tablets.

A new exhibition at the Science History Institute, BOLD, tracks the cultural and environmental impacts of synthetic dyes.

A new exhibition at Oxfords Ashmolean Museum presents us with a dazzling version of the Victorian world. Mid 19th century Britain was, it appears, a riot of colour.

Are you fascinated by the intricate patterns and vibrant fabrics that adorn our world today? Are you curious about how the British textile industry transformed from manual labor to a powerhouse of innovation? Prepare to embark on a journey through time as we explore the profound impact of technology on the British textile industryDiscover how

This article will be released in full online September 25, 2023. In the history of Marxism since Karl Marx's death, Frederick Engels has cut a controversial…

“The Covenant of Water”

On this day in 1856 a teenage college student was playing around with chemistry in his home lab near London, England. It was Easter break from London’s Royal

 Two men from Rochester have received the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest military award for valor.