Wealth
Archaeologists Find 2,000-Year-Old Gemstones in Drain Beneath a Roman Bathhouse
The stones, known as intaglios, likely fell from the rings of wealthy bathers
The Tudor Roots of Modern Billionaires' Philanthropy
The debate over how to manage the wealthy's fortunes after their deaths traces its roots to Henry VIII and Elizabeth I
Unraveling the Secrets of the Sarcophagi Found Beneath Notre-Dame Cathedral
Archaeologists are learning more about the two men buried under the iconic Paris landmark
Marie Antoinette's Furniture Is Up for Auction
Two items represent two distinctive stages in the French queen's life
Untold Stories of American History
Escape From the Gilded Cage
Even if her husband was a murderer, a woman in a bad marriage once had few options. Unless she fled to South Dakota
Gilded Age Excess Lived on at the 2022 Met Gala
Celebrities paid tribute to the era of extravagance through gold-adorned ensembles, splashy headdresses and more
The True History Behind HBO's 'The Gilded Age'
Julian Fellowes' new series dramatizes the late 19th-century clash between New York City's old and new monied elite
Rich Americans’ Homes Have 25% Larger Carbon Footprints Than Low-Income Households
The researchers calculated the carbon emissions of 93 million U.S. homes during the year 2015 and analyzed the results by income and location
The Rich Get Richer Under Climate Change, 50 Years of Data Shows
According to a new study, rising temperatures have reduced the GDP of many poor nations and boosted economic output of wealthier countries
New Exhibition Highlights Story of the Richest Man Who Ever Lived
Read about Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali, who once disrupted Egypt's economy just by passing through
A New Photo Book Showcases the Absurd Extravagance of the World’s Wealthiest Citizens
Economic recession or not, there are few limits on the ways the mega-rich will flaunt their fortunes
Lead Poisoning Rampant for Wealthy Medieval Europeans
It wasn't just the Romans that accidentally poisoned themselves
For Perusing Pleasure, Zandra Rhodes’ New Online Fashion Archive
The honored Brit—50 years in the business—goes for the bold in her designer collections
The History of the Flapper, Part 5: Who Was Behind the Fashions?
Sears styles sprung from the ideas of European artists and couturiers
A Refreshing Take on Fashion Television: A Q&A with L.A. Frock Stars’ Star Doris Raymond
A new series brings high-end style to vintage wear
The Perils of Wearing Clothes
From toxins in textile dyes to torturous corsets, beauty has a long history of coming at a high cost
A History of Sequins from King Tut to the King of Pop
As you don your sparkly holiday fashions, think of the trend's start in an Egyptian tomb
James Bond’s Dapper Dinner Jackets
With their origins at a London bespoke tailor, the suits of 007 are sharp—almost as sharp as a dagger shoe
How Much is Being Attractive Worth?
For men and women, looking good can mean extra cash in your bank account
