The Library Company of Philadelphia has a thorough online database of 19th-century book bindings (which we heard about through a blog post from the Alcuin Society, a Canadian nonprofit for the ...

In this episode, Will completes the Lotus Flower Chef knife after 7 1/2 months of work. The knife showcases 12 years of blade ...

A new material inspired by the shiny lining of oyster shells could create a crack-resistant coating one day. The researchers who created the artificial mother-of-pearl say it is environmentally ...

Pearls have shaken off their staid image in recent years, and are now markers of great taste. From delicate chokers, bold statement necklaces, and elegant mash-ups of diamonds and pearls, to modern ...