Fans have been used since the days of antiquity. Egyptians pharaohs were fanned by their slaves with huge lotus leaves; ancient Greeks and Romans used their own versions, often trimming their fans with peacock feathers. The folding or pleated fan is...

A hand-held fan is an implement used to induce an airflow for the purpose of cooling or refreshing oneself. Any broad, flat surface waved back-and-forth will create a small airflow and therefore can be considered a rudimentary fan. But generally,...

Sean Connery, Angela Bassett, Gabriel Byrne, Billy Joel, Roger Moore, Gerard Depardieu and John Malkovich are all fans of the special sounds made by Julian Rachlin.But it's not just the violinist's music that's getting him attention.Named a Young Global Leader this year by the World...