Oklahoma rose rocks, scientifically known as barite roses, are rare, naturally occurring mineral formations that resemble blooming roses. These unique geological specimens are found primarily in central Oklahoma, particularly in Cleveland and Payne counties. Their...
For decades, the mid-century metal lamp—like the military-green beauty in the image—was a staple in homes, offices, and industrial settings. With its solid construction, decorative flourishes, and practical yet elegant design, this type of lighting was once a symbol...
Picture this: it’s 1964, and the world is a kaleidoscope of change. The Beatles are making teenage girls scream so loudly that NASA briefly considers harnessing the sound to power their rockets. Mini skirts are scandalizing grandmothers, and somewhere in the suburbs,...
There are, broadly speaking, two types of antique discoveries. There are the grand, awe-inspiring treasures—the sort of things that are unearthed in Egyptian tombs or emerge from shipwrecks off the Spanish coast. And then there are the smaller, quieter finds, the...
There was a time, not terribly long ago, when the pinnacle of childhood delight was a tin wind-up toy that could scoot across the floor, spit sparks, or—if you were especially lucky—catapult itself directly into the family dog’s water bowl. This was the golden age of...
It is a rare book indeed that manages to straddle the worlds of philosophy, poetry, and self-help without sounding like an overenthusiastic life coach or a fortune cookie on steroids. But Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet does exactly that. Published in 1923, this slim yet...
