John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (nps.gov/joda) is a bafflingly underexplored marvel of the state’s landscape. Only about three hours away from Portland, a visit offers the sublime experience of ...

It might not be widely known but the ancient Greeks placed great importance on the way they looked and therefore their physical beauty.

I’d recently been on a perfume jag, wreathing myself in enticing scents from au-courant brands, but I liked this fragrance ...

This drama-documentary series offers an account of three of Italy’s monumental artists—Leonardo, Raphael and, as played by ...

By the 1980s, beach culture was thriving and tanning had become a full-blown phenomenon. People found their own (now ...

Black women's beauty and fashion are complex, meaningful acts, deliberate strategies for engaging with the world that make bold statements about identity, political resistance and empowerment ...

In today’s society, looks have become the new measure of value, often overshadowing a person's character, intelligence, or accomplishments. Women, in particular, are pressured to conform to beauty ...

The multi-hyphenate star has subtly but powerfully transformed beauty standards in Hollywood, particularly for women of color.

Nina King says that Ozempic's rise could shift beauty standards away from thinness as it becomes more accessible.

A new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum is exploring why this particular metal has transfixed so many cultures throughout history and how its meaning has changed over time.