Long after seashells cease to be dwellings for the ocean’s creatures, they remain desirable as raw materials in home decor, especially in coastal areas. A shell accessory can recall beaches visited ...

African shell mosaics are a unique and beautiful way to add a cultural touch to your home decor. These intricate designs, ...

Neanderthals had the ability to create works of art, according to a team of archaeologists. The discovery of paintings made over 64,000 years ago in Spanish caves suggests Neanderthals possessed ...

A folk artist in Wuhan, the capital of central China’s Hubei Province, has earned the appreciation of art collectors worldwide for his unique series of decorated egg shells. Dong Baoguo produces ...

Majoid crabs -- known as decorator crabs -- adorn themselves with items secured from their surroundings such as sponges, algae and other marine debris. Scientists are exploring what factors drive this ...

Our excavations at Shanidar Cave in north-eastern Iraq have produced a tiny shell plaque which was made by the first modern people in the region. This little object seems to have been made to ornament ...

As well as Neanderthal remains, the research team has stumbled across large quantities of cultural debris, including a tiny snail shell plaque that was made by the first modern people in the region.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...