Is this what you're meaning? The earliest source that mentions this legend is Jyotirvidabharana (22.10), a treatise attributed to Kalidasa. read more
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The establishment of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was inspired by the racial oppression that African-American students were experiencing on the campus of Cornell University in the early 1900s. read more
Jewelry was important to the Roman women, not the men. One ring in addition to his signet ring was considered adequate for men. Women however, wore as much jewelry as they could afford as it was the only way a woman could assert her status in the class conscious Roman society. Jewelry was important to the Roman women, not the men. read more
Jewels were placed in tombs for reincarnation purposes. The Pharaoh was the only person who could have his navel pierced, and anyone else with this piercing could be punished by death. Wealthy Egyptians wore very heavy and ornate pieces of jewelry. Jewels were often made of silver or gold, and gems and turquoise were very popular. read more