Adrian Cozzani is a self-described "time artisan" who has dedicated his life to handcrafting hourglasses, sundials, and other timepieces. He opened his store and workshop, Polvere di Tempo — meaning ...

A few weeks ago during a visit to a friend, I decided to take advantage of his computer and have a look on E-bay to see whether there was anything interesting being offered for sale. I noticed a brass ...

In the garden of Tudor Place, the house museum in Georgetown, an 18th Century sundial is framed by a saying that begins: “With warning hand I mark time’s rapid flight.” Except, it doesn’t. Or not with ...

Curator Peggy Kidwell solves the mystery of a pocket sundial from the 1600s Peggy Aldrich Kidwell and Sara J. Schechner First, a bit of background on sundials. From ancient times, people have used ...

Those wanting the province to fall back to Pacific standard time in November can look to sundials for guidance, as the ancient type of clock stays true to solar time year-round. That means sundials in ...

In a row of tiny sheds housing mechanics, sign writers and engineers in Adelaide's northern suburb of Salisbury lies a workshop where precision engineering and art come together. John Ward and ...

On a bright day, a sundial is the most attractive way to tell the time. London has many of them, a variety of different ages and types which tell the time with shadows. Enthusiast Dave Hughes presents ...