Homeowners have long faked marble and elaborate millwork in a technique known as trompe-l’oeil (French for “deceive the eye”).

Whether it’s big date plans, a night out with the girls or showing how you care for your community, February offers a lot of ways to celebrate love. These Valentine’s/Galentine’s events offer plenty ...

In Wajima, Japan, where hundreds of homes and studios were destroyed, master-class artisans are struggling to keep lacquer ...

Renaissance travellers lauded Goa's goldsmiths as world-class artisans, surpassing European skill. This reputation, fueled by imported gold, transformed local craftsmen into global talents. The ...

Tom Sietsema traveled coast to coast to find some of the oldest, most unique restaurants in the country, exploring their ...

Coastal Virginia knows how to take advantage of its views. The Chesapeake Bay, winding rivers, and working harbors shape the way people eat here. Meals are often unhurried, meant to be enjoyed ...

JAMES ISLAND S.C (WCIV) — As oyster roast season comes to a close, a local partnership is making sure nothing goes to waste. At Fort Johnson, more than a ton of recycled oyster shells are getting a ...

A group in Louisiana is taking a unique approach to help create new reefs. They're using recycled oyster shells to create living reefs in the Bayou. Decades of coastal erosion and land loss have ...

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A West Australian company gaining international attention for its use of pig collagen to repair human nerves has upped its stake in a local start-up developing bone products from oyster shells on the ...

Rest of World, which reports global tech stories, had a piece out this week on wind energy and farmers and fishers in the south that was widely passed around. The title didn’t mince words: “AI’s green ...

A new restaurant is bringing “ocean-fresh seafood and raw bar classics” to the Queen City. Half Shell will sling raw oysters and more at its new digs at 2161 Hawkins St., in South End, co-founder ...