On the grounds of Emperor Nero’s grand palace, where legendary parties once shocked and amazed, archaeologists have uncovered ...

Archaeologists excavating near the Colosseum found a rare chunk of Egyptian blue pigment dating back about 2,000 years. Photo from Simona Murrone and the Colosseum Archaeological Park Across the ...

The archaeologists unearthed two tubs that, among other things, were used to process the colorful pigments while the palace was under construction. Presumably from within the tubs, they recovered an ...

Egyptian blue, also known as calcium copper silicate or cuprorivaite, is a pigment first developed in Egypt and Mesopotamia more than 4,000 years ago. It was used also in ancient Rome, with Romans ...

LANXESS will offer a highly sustainable variant of its Bayferrox iron oxide yellow pigment in the future. The pigments ...

This discovery includes a remarkable collection of pigments, among which stands out an exceptionally large ingot of Egyptian blue. As part of the recent excavations, archaeologists found traces of ...

This striking, vibrant color became the world’s first synthetic pigment, now known as Egyptian Blue. The Egyptians utilized this pigment extensively, applying it to a variety of materials such ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Advertisement Supported by Once used to frequent rejection letters, Blue has become a regular on major stages and is singing the title role in “Aida” at the Metropolitan ...

More than 5,000 years ago, in ancient Egypt, a mixture of silica, lime, copper, and an alkali was heated, resulting in a bright blue compound known as calcium copper silicate. This striking, vibrant ...

Sustained blue light exposure from electronic devices and digital screens is not kind on your overall health, and has been linked to eye strain, macular degeneration and poor sleep quality.