Historically, the white smoke was created by burning the ballots together with dry straw. The black smoke was made from the ballots, wet straw, and with the addition of pitch to darken the color.

Here's how the conclave creates black and white smoke and why the Catholic Church began using them to signal whether a new pope has been elected.

Today, thanks to modern chemistry, the smoke is unmistakable — thick black billows for inconclusive votes, or a bright white plume when a new pope is elected.

A stunning contrast of light and shadow brings the delicate beauty of a flower vase to life in this black and white artwork. Its intricate details evoke a sense of tranquility and timeless ...

New details have emerged about an upcoming Pokemon TCG set, which will be based on Pokemon Black and White.

The story of Canned Heat is one of unlikely triumph and almost predictable tragedy. During their peak in the late 60s, this most elemental of bands ran against the counter-cultural grain.

Black & White will launch its first milk tea art exhibition, offering Hong Kong milk tea lovers a flavourful artistic experience that delves into the city's unique tea culture.

For nearly as long as there have been movies, there have been horror movies. These are the best black-and-white horror films, from ‘Nosferatu’ to ‘Eraserhead.’ ...

Discover the captivating Chiaroscuro art exhibition in Pune, showcasing 200 black-and-white artworks by 40 Indian artists. Experience the timeless interplay of light and shadow until October 6 at ...