A flipped Roman glass cup revealed symbols once thought decorative but now understood as ancient makers’ marks. In the quiet atmosphere of a museum gallery, Hallie Meredith noticed an unexpected ...

In our daily lives, we interact with countless household items, tools, and accessories without giving them much thought. Most of us assume we understand how these objects work simply because we use ...

The newest attraction at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture is a small exhibition of big artifacts that hold even bigger secrets. “Secrets & Symbols,” which opens Dec. 9 in the Stern Gallery, ...