VIRUDHUNAGAR: A fully decorated conch bangle was recently unearthed by archaeologists in the third phase of the Vembakottai excavation in Virudhunagar district. The conch bangle, spotted in the ...

They say piercings, like tattoos, are addictive. That's something I can say for certain is true after my latest ear addition: a conch piercing. After feeling the pull to add to my growing ear stack – ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This shell brooch was made by Ruth ...

A recent study finds that regularly blowing a conch shell may help reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and improve sleep quality. An intricate turquoise mask, believed to depict the Aztec fire ...