Lapis Lazuli is known for its special look. The color blue represents trust. It's the color of the sky, which is expansive and symbolizes freedom. Among spiritual circles, the Lapis Lazuli has been ...

Anita Radini's work on the medieval female artist mentioned in this article was partially funded by the Max Planck Society and the Leverhulme Trust (through a Leverhulme prize to Dr Camilla Speller).

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The first blue pigment to hold its color was often prized over gold. The semi-precious stone lapis lazuli was ground into an iridescent pigment, sometimes called ultramarine, that ...