Image sourced from Christies From every curve to every carving, such is the intricacy of this 12th-century Manjushri sculpture from Nepal. Standing nearly a metre tall, this gilded copper figure of Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, is a remarkable example of the artistic excellence of the Kathmandu Valley. Created by Newar artisans at a…

A historic ranch in Texas, once home to a celebrated regional artist, is continuing its legacy through a conservation effort led by his descendants. Four Winns Ranch, located near Wimberley in Hays County, has 165 acres protected permanently through a conservation easement, safeguarding its wildlife habitats, historic features and important water resources. According to a…

Leo received the BCyA Medal of Honour at Westminster, celebrating his remarkable contribution to wildlife conservation. Most young children are still trying to figure out what they like. Not Leo Sordello-Savala. He’s already started his own conservation movement with his love of animals. The 12-year-old from Camberwell, south London has spent much of his childhood…

A representative image of a Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at his heart (source- Canva) Everybody is aware of the story of Cain and Abel, the biblical tale of the world’s first murder. But what if I tell you that the story of human…

A small carved ivory figure bought for just £5 by an Edinburgh antiques dealer in 1964 has sold at auction for £735,000 after experts identified it as a long-lost Lewis chessman. The sale set an official record for the most expensive medieval chess piece ever sold at auction, according to Guinness World Records. The 8.8-centimetre…