In a small upstairs room in the Huntington Art Gallery, you will find the secret of how to turn common metal into gold. Or an example of Renaissance Sudoku. Or one of the earliest uses of subliminal advertising.

There are so many reasons to thank Mary Robertson for her several decades of distinguished service at The Huntington, and many of them have been emphasized in the various celebrations of her achievements that have taken place here since her retirement in August 2013

The tender bond between mother and child is one of the most enduring themes of art, and works depicting maternal love are well represented at The Huntington. If you're visiting the galleries with your own mom or kids this Mother's Day weekend, here are some works you won't want to miss.

Of all of the spaces in the Library's conservation lab, the "dirty room" is perhaps the most mysterious. In it you will find belt grinders with various grits of sandpaper, diamond stones, large tiles of marble, all manner of abrasive material, and many other esoteric tools

When a visitor enters the refurbished Library Exhibition Hall, it may seem as if the rare artifacts in that hushed and glittering space appeared as if by magic. Yet the new permanent exhibition, "Remarkable Works, Remarkable Times," is no conjurer's trick.

Imagine walking into your favorite garden or park and finding it completely bereft of trees. Horrifying thought, isn't it? No venerable oaks with their inviting shade, no flowering magnolias with their haunting scent

This weekend, Shakespeare lovers from all over the world will descend on the playwright's birthplace of Stratford-upon-Avon to celebrate the Bard's 450th birthday with performances, processions, pageants, readings, and parties.

Are visions of spring fertility dancing in your head but not in your garden? Could the magical process of composting bring new life to your soil and plants? Back in January and February I attended a professional development series at the Huntington Ranch and have been putting those lessons to good use.

In his new book, Trees in Paradise: A California History, historian Jared Farmer recounts the first Earth Day as it played out in Southern California

As an avid collector, intrepid businesswoman, and amateur anthropologist, Grace Nicholson captured her unique experiences in photographs and journals, providing an intimate look at Indians who lived in California and the Southwest at the beginning of the 20th century.