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The Mystery of India's Ancient Flying Machine

Did you know there's a legend about an ancient flying machine in India called the Vimana? These fascinating machines are ...

Did Rome and Carthage sign 1985 peace treaty for wars that began more than 2,000 years earlier?

While the mayors of the cities did sign a peace treaty in 1985, it was a symbolic gesture. In reality, the wars between the two ancient civilizations ended more than 2,000 years prior when Rome ...
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Rabbi Arthur Waskow, longtime progressive US activist and author, dies at 92

From Philadelphia, Waskow spent over six decades championing progressive causes like civil rights, economic injustice and ...

Global scholars hail Turfan studies as cultural bridge connecting civilizations

About a century ago, numerous cultural relics from Turpan -- a vital hub along the ancient Silk Road -- were taken overseas through exploration and excavation. Today, the historic city is fostering ...
Dawn

It’s complex and beautiful

DIWALI was and is as good an occasion as any to probe complex phenomena masked as religion. Countless stories are told about ...

Happy Diwali 2025: Meaningful Wishes and Messages to Share with Family, Friends, and Colleagues

Diwali 2025 heralds a return to homes filled with light, joy, and togetherness, celebrating the ancient triumph of good over ...