A cigarette box with the tughra of Sultan Abdulhamid II, the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (r. 1876–1909) set in diamonds adorning the front.

A cigarette box with the tughra of Sultan Abdulhamid II, the 34th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire (r. 1876–1909) set in diamonds adorning the front. The tughra…

The Harrowing of Hell and John the Evangelist – A folio from the Vani Gospels.

The Harrowing of Hell and John the Evangelist – A folio from the Vani Gospels. Manuscript A-1335. The Vani Gospels or Vani Four Gospels is a Georgian…

“Hooded Hour”, the giants call her “Sorrowless”, the elves know her as “Sleep-joy”, and the dwarves call her “Dream-Weaver”.

Nótt is a figure from Norse mythology who personifies the night and is associated with darkness and the passage of time. She is the daughter of a…

Runestone G 181, also known as Gotland Runic Inscription 181, is a Viking Age runestone that was originally located at a church in Sanda, Gotland, Sweden

Runestone G 181, also known as Gotland Runic Inscription 181, is a Viking Age runestone that was originally located at a church in Sanda, Gotland, Sweden. It…

Grow Your Best Garden Ever

Get growing this spring with our expert recommendations for the best garden plans, container ideas, and landscaping tips. Whether you’re a beginner hoping to grow your first…

Looking for an Easy Houseplant? ZZ Plant Is the Way to Go

Jump to: What Kind of Light Does ZZ Plant Need? How Do I Water ZZ Plant? Should I Feed My ZZ Plant? Is ZZ Plant Toxic to Pets? If you don’t already have one in your collection, the ZZ plant is a must-have for your houseplant collection. It’s one of the …

See How a DIY-Loving Couple Transformed Their Backyard

Before courtesy of Victoria & Marcus Ford A large but overgrown and uninviting backyard Advertisement – Continue Reading Below After: A Lush and Orderly Landscape Plan Yardzen To tackle the overgrown yard, Victoria and Marcus consulted with online …

Grow Hydrangeas Like a Master Gardener!

Jump to: Hydrangea Basic Info When to Plant Hydrangeas Where to Plant Hydrangeas How to Plant Hydrangeas What to Do If Your Hydrangea is Pot-Bound How Often to Water Hydrangeas Do Hydrangeas Need Fertilizer? Should I Prune Hydrangeas? Deadheading Hydrangeas …

Add These Pretty White Flowers to Your Garden for a Beautiful Display

1 Sweet Alyssum alexmak72427 //Getty Images Pollinators adore the tiny blooms of sweet alyssum; you’ll adore the honey-sweet scent. This annual looks lovely cascading from containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets, or tucked into a rock garden as …

Indulge Your Green Thumb With These Gorgeous Flowers

1 Forget-Me-Not Flower Federica Grassi//Getty Images When it blooms: Spring Why we love it: These adorable pink, white, or blue flowers are charming at the front of borders. Make sure to plant one of the native species, Myosotis alpestris, laxa, macrosperma, …