Step into the world of ancient Roman innovation and elegance as we uncover the secrets of the nymphaea — exquisite water features that once adorned both grand public spaces and private estates. In ...

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One of the most photogenic and beloved frogs hopping across Australia, the green tree frog is hard to mistake, with its bright green skin, golden eyes and tell-tale flat discs on its fingers and toes ...

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The International Waterlily Collection in San Angelo, Texas, offers a tranquil escape for visitors. The late Kenneth Landon, creator of the Texas State Waterlily, established the collection. The ...

Some people believe the blue lotus flower has health benefits, including for anxiety and sleep. However, it has psychoactive properties, and research on its safety and efficacy is needed. Blue lotus ...

Gigantic lily pads, neon florals and other aquatic plants are again on display at Longwood Gardens. The Waterlily Court exhibit reopens Friday following three years of renovations. Its six pools, ...

Liam McEvoy, a fourth-year UC Berkeley student majoring in anthropology and minoring in Egyptology, has spent much of his time on campus studying the cultural significance of the Egyptian blue lotus ...

When British archaeologists pried open the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, they found petals scattered across the young pharaoh’s body. Vivid, blue-tinted petals from a flower immortalized on ancient ...

The blue lotus, a captivating water lily entwined with Egyptian mythology, has long dazzled archaeologists and historians. Its petals were famously found adorning King Tutankhamun’s mummy, and its ...

Jerusalem Post / Archaeology / Archaeology Around the World How Ancient Egyptians used the blue lotus in the ‘Journey of the Soul’ The significance of the blue lotus was confirmed in 1922 when Howard ...