Natural pearls are often enhanced; some methods have been accepted and in use for centuries. New technologies make it harder to know if a pearl is treated.

Feb 10, 2011 - Claire Eddins

Movies made during World War II capture the defining experience of the Greatest Generation. Discover these treasures here and now on the World Wide Web.

Dec 4, 2011 - Thomas Raynor

Everyone on the voyage, even adults, is expected to take classes on the ship. Find out how to prepare for classes before and during the study abroad trip of a lifetime.

Mar 19, 2010 - Katie Ouderkirk

The U.S. Navy's failure to recognize Germany's U-Boat threat to the American East Coast nearly caused the Allies to lose WW2.

Mar 17, 2012 - Martin Hill

The South Seas Island Resort is among the best luxury hotels on Captiva Island, located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, beside sister island, Sanibel.

Sep 2, 2008 - Mia Carter

Create a beautiful shell necklace from basic jewelry supplies and miniature sea shells.

Apr 29, 2010 - Sarah Briggs

A firsthand account of what can happen when allowing a hitchhiker aboard your yacht

Mar 5, 2011 - Parania Wilson

Featuring her life-sized figures for the first time anywhere, the talented artist opened her exhibit in Singapore on September 18th, 2010.

Sep 22, 2010 - Julie Maggiacomo Carrera

The agreement signed between Russia and Ukraine and ratified in Ukraine on April 27 2010 lets Russian Black Sea Fleet stay in Ukraine for 25 more years.

Apr 27, 2010 - Alla Kondrat

A German U Boat crew in WW1 bore witness to seeing a sea monster after sinking a merchant ship. Later the same U Boat was allegedly sunk by a flying truck.

Sep 14, 2010 - George Backwell

The real Raleigh story - an epic tale of discovery, piracy and the quest for El Dorado, treachery, conspiracy, high treason and public beheading

Jan 27, 2011 - Tony Riches

On August 21, 1959, Hawaii became the 50th U.S. state. For over fifty years, nothing else happened. It's time to end the malaise and annex Australia.

Jan 7, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin

In Pearl Harbor, Battleship Row is destroyed. The USS Arizona is hit, sending some 1,000 to their deaths.

Dec 3, 2006 - Mary Trotter Kion

Nisu is a cardamom sweet bread from Finland that offers a delightful taste for all!

Jan 26, 2011 - Katherine Murcko

For Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides movie, LEGO has released play sets for pirates of all ages to enjoy. Can Jack & Will escape the cannibals?

Apr 25, 2011 - William Reed

Literature on Greek Mythology began with Homer's poems, Iliad and Odyssey.

Feb 12, 2010 - Nicole Skutelnik

Recommendations for mermaid-themed gifts that can encourage creativity, open-ended play, and an interest in learning about the sea and its animal and plant life.

Nov 26, 2008 - Renee Carver

The House of Mouse is re-releasing the original Jack Sparrow-themed trilogy, in anticipation of the upcoming fourth film. Expect some high def goodness. 4/5

Mar 29, 2011 - Dominic Messier

An article analyzing the importance of a white t-shirt in our wardrobes.

Dec 13, 2011 - fariza ahmadova

Indulging in true sturgeon caviar is an event that has been highly sought by the elite throughout history and is savored in the finest restaurants today.

Jan 31, 2010 - Maya Trimner