A Brief History of Blue~Ancient Blue Pigments
Blue was a difficult color to make in the ancient world. Ancient blue pigments required great skill to produce.
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Creating Color in Jane Austen’s World~Colourmen
The Dragons of Brighton’s Royal Pavilion
Brighton’s iconic Royal Pavilion features unique, stunning architecture and décor, fit for a royal prince. But when one looks closely at the décor, a surprising feature jumps out—dragons!
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Georgian Terrace Houses
Terrace houses dominated the London landscape during the Regency. Almost the entire London population, rich and poor alike, lived in one or another version of the terrace house.
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