ochre

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These exchanges appear to have encouraged cultural growth, more complex social behavior, and innovations such as formal burials and the symbolic use of ochre for decoration.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

New Zealand's Ally Wollaston reeled in defending champion Noemi Ruegg with a blistering finish for back-to-back stage wins and hold on to her ochre leader's jersey in the Tour Down Under in Adelaide on Sunday.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Throughout his career, Lowry favored mostly five colors: ochre, blue, black, white and red.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Prof Herrero also said it is the first time scientists have discovered a stone in an archaeological context with a red ochre dot, meaning Neanderthals brought it to the shelter.

From BBC • May 27, 2025

On the other spread the city of Venice—red-tiled roofs, metal church domes, steepled towers, and sun-bleached buildings in all the colors of Valentine candy hearts—red, white, ochre, pink, and orange.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan