During the time between the Fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance, one of the most fascinating aspects of life and society was the changes in fashion, not just with clothing, but also in the ...

An "incredibly rare" item of medieval high fashion has been uncovered at a Highland castle, say archaeologists. The hair accessory called a gravoir dates from the 13th Century and was discovered ...

A rare 13th-century hair styling tool, known as a gravoir, has been acquired by National Museums Scotland (NMS) following its discovery during an excavation. This ancient, rudimentary hairpin, the ...