A Rudimentary History of Turkey Red
Turkey Red is a dye first used for dyeing cotton. Between the 18th and 19th centuries, the Rubia plant wasContinue Reading
Tag: Antiquity
Another way of saying “Ancient history.” The ancient past before the Middle Ages.
If September, October, November and December were renamed
Opinion about month names When you think about it September, October, November and December are named weird. All of theContinue Reading
Egyptian Blue: The “Lost” Colour Blue
The instructions and materials to make some colour compounds do get lost over time. Egyptian blue is one of thoseContinue Reading
Naples Yellow: The Yellow Pigment from Ancient Rome
Naples Yellow is the oldest synthetic pigment from its discovery in antiquity used in paintings, ceramics and glassware. The pigmentContinue Reading
Saffron: Sometimes More Expensive Than Gold
Saffron is a warm light orange that has a strong history throughout all cultures in the world. The colour compoundContinue Reading
Sepia Tones in Photography
Since the second half of photography during the Victorian time. They had to tone the photos for various reasons. ThisContinue Reading
Indigo, Denim and the Working Class
Indigo is one of the most influential colours in industrial history.
The Long History of Lead White Paint
Lead white paint in everyday life and the illnesses that it created.
The Journey of Purple: In Social Order and Social Change
The history and significance of purple in society.
Under The Moonlight 