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Eric Mindling

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A Lustrous Treasure: Silk in Mexico
Read about the fascinating history of silk arriving in the Americas.
Eric Mindling
Nature’s Take on the Pantone Color of the Year 2018: The Murex Snail
The Pantone Color of the Year 2018, Ultra Violet, takes a new look at an ancient color. Purple has been a royal color for thousands of years, and once it was derived from a mollusk.
Eric Mindling