Sterling silver beads have a rich history spanning centuries and have been integral to jewelry-making traditions in many cultures worldwide. These tiny, round, high-quality silver beads have created ...

Author Aja Raden says jewelry is the perfect lens through which to view human history. In Stoned, she tells the story of the glass beads used to... From Trading Beads To The First Wristwatch, A ...

Christopher Columbus may have sailed the ocean blue in 1492, but some tiny blue beads beat him to it, reaching North America a few decades sooner, to become possibly the earliest European-made objects ...

Detroit - Inside an old building adorned with a bright eye-catching mural made of beads on Detroit’s west side is a man who tells stories about the history of African beads. Olayami Dabls, 73, of ...

This article is Part 2 in the series Sacred Geography, Ancestral Memory & the Restoration of Meaning, which explores the ...

BEAD MUSEUM -- 400 Seventh St. NW (Metro: Gallery Place). 202-624-4500, Ext. 1. www.BeadMuseumDC.org. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11 to 4, Sunday 1 to 4, third Thursday of every month 6 to 8 p.m.

Before Super Bowl XLII and “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks, another attraction brought thousands of tourists to Glendale. The Bead Museum. “We’re so worth the trip,” says the museum’s executive ...

Whether you're a visitor to metro Detroit or a longtime resident, there's always something new to learn, explore and experience at the city's rich array of museum offerings. Here are just 10 of what ...

You might see the Moon as a grey, lifeless orb that orbits our planet each day. However, many researchers believe that the Moon is more alive than we believe. Further, they believe that the Moon's ...

In tribute to Black History month, CBS News Detroit is honoring people right here in the metro area who are not only honoring Black History, but also creating it for future generations. Whether brass, ...