SAPPHIRE Symbolism: Nobility, truth, sincerity, faithfulness and wisdomBirthstone month: September Legend: Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that the precious blue stones had the power to protect them from envy and harm.Dazzling detail: A rare variety, the star sapphire displays starlike rays on its surface when cut as a cabochon and viewed under light.Icon: Princess Diana’s Garrard… … Read more
They began filing into the two ballparks at close to the same time, descending their respective subway platforms, easing their cars into parking lots. This was late in the afternoon of Aug. 18, 1983. In those years, Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium rarely had days where both were in use. The rhythms of the baseball … Read more
A dance music festival in Romania has found the key to drawing more attendees to a unique event. Untold Festival, which has been held in Romania’s Transylvania region annually since 2015, has harnessed the power of regional vampire folklore for music — and a good cause. The story and fear of the vampire Dracula has … Read more