Out of Ancient Egypt: The History of Blue
As one of the three primary colors, blue has been a prized hue for thousands of years. It makes up two of the largest elements in nature: the sky and the ocean. However, it's rarely seen in other organic forms like plants or animals. Lapis, a semiprecious blue stone mined in Afghanistan, was sacred in Ancient Egyptian culture. They loved it so much that they started using the stone in their jewelry, art, and headpieces. However, Lapis could not be used to make paint. Every ti