Read More: How Many Religions Are There? Which Are the Most Influential? 5. Which famous stone is known as the "Great Star of Africa." Cullinan I Hope Diamond Koh-i-Noor Tiffany Yellow Diamond The Cullinan I, also known as the "Great Star of Africa," is the largest colorless cut diam...
People have been entering hypnotic-type trances for thousands and thousands of years; various forms of meditation play an important role in many cultures' religions. But the scientific conception of hypnotism wasn't born until the late 1700s. What Lies Beneath The predominant school of thought ...
Local laws on scattering vary from region to region, and there may be forms or notices to fill out before scattering remains on public land, although many agencies tend to turn a blind eye: The National Park Service leaves the matter up to individual parks, and the National Forest Service d...
A wide range of religions are represented in the interfaith inaugural prayer service, including leaders from Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Notably absent from the invited clergy with speaking roles are conservative evangelicals, who are among President Trump’s strongest supporters. Som...
Tens of thousands of people are flocking to a provincial southern temple, seeking hope in tough times.
1Dear Grandma,How are you? I hope you are feeling well and your leg is improving. Can you walk a bit now? Is your neighbour, Mrs Lu, bringing you enough books to read? I hope so. You’d love our school library, Grandma. There are so many books on all kinds of subjects. The ot...
There are young restaurateurs who really know how to revitalise old buildings and combine innovation and tradition with a modern twist. The upscale Mont Kiara region has come of age in the past decade. It is now home to many interesting eateries and stores, heralding the new age of the ...
There are definitely dates you don't want to schedule your wedding on. Marrying too close to certain holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas could throw a wrench in many guests' longstanding travel plans. The weekend before tax day is not the best time to tie the knot—especially if one of...
Many of her clients buy it in-house, however, online sales are quickly picking up. Last year the whole of Vico House turned over £558,900, and is projected to turn over £650,000 this year, thanks in part to the skincare line’s growing success, according to the company. Th...
Cartledge — author of“Alexander the Great”— agrees that Darius I was a formidable ruler, who tolerated other religions. “But I’d say as a Greek historian that the impact of Alexander taking over what Darius had created made [the empire] even more amazing,” he says. “He transmitted...