Ancient Egyptians first used plants like henna and indigo to hide gray hairs over 3000 years ago. In 1863, English chemist William Henry Perkin accidentally discovered synthesized dye while attempting ...
pt. I. The practical methods. 1. The quest for method and order : Ancient viewpoints ; The contributions of da Vinci, Descartes, Boyle, Isaac Newton, Voltaire, Goethe ...
"The color red has represented many things, from the life force and the divine to love, lust, and anger. Up through the Middle Ages, red held a place of privilege in the Western world. For many ...