Once a practical way to transcribe, calligraphy has evolved into a fine art. As the practice we recognize today spread across East Asia, countries like China, Japan, and Korea developed their own methods of creating high-quality calligraphy tools.
Far-right and center-right parties dominated the European Union parliamentary vote. The rightward shift could have wide-ranging impacts, including blocking new legislation toward climate goals.
Calligraphy inkstones, especially elaborately designed ones, can cost over $5,000. While the traditional practice of using an ink stick and inkstone is less common now that liquid ink exists, the artistry and labor involved in making inkstones — for use or as collectibles — keep demand alive.
Donald Trump's gun license is set to be revoked by the NYPD following his conviction. Firearm possession is a federal crime for felons.
Narendra Modi won his third term as India's prime minister, but his narrow win sent stocks plummeting, and his foreign partnerships could be at stake.
Manuel Medrano is a former member of the Arizona Mexican Mafia, also known as the New Mexican Mafia, a US prison gang. He was in and out of the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry for 20 years and served time for armed robbery and drug trafficking.
Ukraine is facing off against Russia's formidable Black Sea Fleet. How are Ukraine's cheap unmanned sea drones and Western missiles taking down Russian warships worth hundreds of millions of dollars?
A Manhattan jury found Donald Trump guilty of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels, making him the first US president to be convicted of a felony.
Delhi, India, hit a record 127 degrees Fahrenheit amid a water shortage. At least 11 people have died, and hospitals are seeing spikes in patients.