Fans of gold have long argued that aggressive monetary policy around the world — the likes of which we've seen since the financial crisis — would cause the price of the shiny yellow metal to climb. They would often publish charts overlaying the price …

Bloody conflicts in South Sudan and the Central African Republic continue to grab headlines. But war, famine and political instability in Africa overall have receded while economic activity has surged, making the continent attractive for foreign …

The rich would signal their status by purchasing works like Charles Bird King's "Still Life on a Green Table Cloth" (c.1815), which displays a whole pineapple, a symbol of hospitality, and glass decanter. Dessert paintings like King's, which were …

Non-Muslims in Dubai are expected to respect the city's Islamic roots, meaning organizers of Christmas celebrations walk a fine line in how they present the holiday. Nativity scenes and overtly religious carols celebrating the birth of Christ are rare …

Much of the information in this article is taken from “ The 45th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet” compiled by Kathryn Kemp and edited by Ken Mansuy. Most places happen by chance. Lanark Village was chosen. Before personal cars became …

WINTER MUSEUM ROAD SHOW: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 18. Local experts will offer informal appraisals of fine art, textiles, military memorabilia, furniture, jewelry and more. Limit four items per person. Tickets are $20 for the first item ($15 for museum …

Cassim, who was born in Sri Lanka and moved to Dubai for work after graduating from the University of Minnesota in 2006, was sentenced Monday to a year in prison followed by deportation and received a 10,000 dirham ($2,725) fine, according to family …

Finally, the church people arrive, clerics from Christianity, Judaism, and Islam decked out in fine clothing. They quickly start arguing among … Amazon mini-drones hover with books, groceries, clothing, and jewelry. While Walmart and Costco assure …

“With today's sentence, Ingrid Lederhaas-Okun has learned the price she must pay for stealing millions of dollars worth of fine jewelry,” Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said. Lederhaas-Okun was allowed to check out jewelry from Tiffany for …