Precious stones were highly regarded in ancient times. The Scriptures tell us that people used them in necklaces, rings, and bracelets. Royalty had crowns laced with gems and their gowns were often adorned with them. Gemstones were highly sought after,…
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We have always wanted to know the time of day. In the Stone Age, sticks were put in the ground, and people saw how the direction and length of shadow changed throughout the day. Sundials were developed as early as…
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Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious gemstone that is deep blue in color but with a hint of purple and with flecks of gold pyrite. The first part of the name comes from the Latin word “lapis”, meaning stone. The second…
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Cecil Rhodes was born in Hertfordshire, England, in 1853 and died in South Africa in 1902 of heart failure, aged just forty-eight years. He is best known for founding De Beers, a diamond company that once had a ninety per…
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