Why is the dead of winter a good time to start a new year, anyway? In the medieval era, much of Europe thought March 25th was ...

But there is none quite as beautiful or valuable as the birthstone. Each month has its own gemstone which represents those born in it. Some months even have more than one birthstone. Whether you ...

Over time, these stones became associated with the zodiac signs and later, the calendar months, solidifying their place in Western tradition. Today, the modern birthstone list, established by the ...