Activist Byllye Avery once said that “purple puts us in touch with the part of ourselves that is regal. Purple is the queen in all women; it helps us keep our backs straight and heads held high.” ...

This March 8, the purple color will flood the streets of various parts of the world; but do you know why this color is used for International Women’s Day? One of the main characteristics of women’s ...

Eighteen-year-old student William Henry Perkin created purple in March 1856 during a failed chemistry experiment to produce quinine, a substance used to treat malaria. Perkin instead invented the ...

As temperatures rise, we're compelled to shed the bulkier all-black layers that carried us through winter to make space for a few brighter shades. It's only natural to be curious about effortless ways ...

The Tony-winning musical "The Color Purple" will open at The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton this Saturday. The musical is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Alice Walker, who ...

As The Color Purple celebrates its 40th anniversary, the film remains a cultural cornerstone. We revisit the iconic story and find out what the cast is doing today. Even 40 years after its premiere, ...

Researchers at the Danforth Plant Science Center are pioneering tools that allow grain crops such as corn, wheat, and barley to act as living biosensors, turning purple in the presence of certain ...

What are anthocyanins? Natural pigments in purple foods have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits for the heart, brain, ...

Purple is a beautiful color with a rich history — literally, in fact. The color is often associated with royalty, and has inspired many to try dark purple hair dye and change their look. Whether ...