The history of birthstones dates back to the Old Testament (12 gemstones for the 12 tribes of Israel). Over the centuries, the gems became associated with the zodiac. Then in 1912, the National Association of Jewelers established our modern list of birthstones.

A young boy appears captivated by a street performer playing the harp in the capital. As the country recovered from the horrors of the Second World War, London was awash with musicians and other performance artists whose attempts to entertain passers-by on a daily basis have been captured in a photograph- dating back to the 1950s

If this isn't adorable, I don't know what is! Perfect for a little doll house.

So, does anyone else enjoy the escape into a story book with their little ones?

Peacock in 🇮🇩 Indonesia

Alternative angle to the Tumpak Sewu Waterfall in East Java.