It seemed like there was a special feeling of triumph and adventure in the air this year. No, it wasn’t on account of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, impressive though that still remains.

Dear Helaine and Joe: This hand-colored print is titled “Rural Italian Ball,”with the notation, “Published and sold by Francois Vivares, According to Act of Parliament, November 21st, 1775.” directly ...

While not technically a “factory town,” Washington does have a large factory operating near the Tidal Basin: the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which has been on DC’s 14th Street, Southwest, since ...

Watching giant printers at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing turns out to be about as fascinating as you’d expect. (Ricky Carioti/TWP) When I arrived a minute late for my 1 p.m. tour of the U.S.

Editor's note: The China Engraved Block Printing Technique is a traditional method of printing that involves manually carving characters and images into wooden blocks, which are then inked and pressed ...