The Arts and Crafts designer incorporated patterns from Islamic art into carpets, textiles and wallpaper, as an exhibition ...

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Portugal’s stunning ceramic tiles aren’t just for decoration. They’re pieces of history, and they’re also energy-efficient.

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At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill. On the same day in 1996, National Flag of Canada Day was ...