Gemstones, valued for their beauty and rarity, also held deep spiritual and cultural significance in ancient civilizations. From Egypt's protective amulets to India's Ayurvedic uses, China's jade ...

Images include a palm tree with dates and a North Indian green parrot.Most of the raw materials for the Caerleon gemstones were possibly brought from Cyprus, Egypt, India and Sri Lanka.

Dublin, Ireland's capital, made a remarkable impression on tourists, with a total of nine destinations appearing on the global list of "hidden gem" spots. From the nine that made it to the list ...