Middle Eastern Monuments
The fighting in the Middle East has torn the region apart, and countless people have died. Many who remain face the constant threat of persecution and live under unimaginable conditions without access to adequate food, housing and medical c…
Facegloria
Not everyone is a fan of Facebook. Some people find the site does not align with their values and morals, even though there are ways users can control the content they see. A growing number of Evangelical Christians are turning to Facegloria instead. The…
Pride Month
June is LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) Pride month. Many cities around the world mark the occasion with festivals, parades and other activities. The events have become significantly larger over the years, and reflect the progress of the g…
Wedding Gift
There are an infinite number of wedding gift options. Choosing the right one can be tricky and also expensive. Here are some tips to help you narrow down the alternatives.
How Much Should You Spend?
There are several factors that can help determin…
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Meditate
People have been meditating for thousands of years. In the United States, the practice did not become more mainstream until relatively recently. Beyond the increasing number of celebrities such as Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres who espouse the advantages of med…
Yoga Day
The inaugural International Yoga Day took place on June 21, 2015. Yoga originated in India thousands of years ago. The country’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, was integral to getting the date officially recognized; he proposed the idea at the United Nat…
Female Muslim Leaders
Muslim women are frequently portrayed as subservient and oppressed without access to education and sometimes even basic human rights. However, that stereotype couldn’t be more wrong for these dynamic political leaders.
Benazir Bhutto
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Unusual Funerals
In the United States, the average funeral is relatively predictable. It typically involves wearing black, a coffin or cremated ashes, and some form of service where the deceased is eulogized. The coffin is buried in a cemetery, and ashes are often …
Majestic Churches
There are many beautiful churches, but some are true architectural wonders. A number of the most celebrated were built without the help of modern technology but are masterpieces of engineering nonetheless. It is difficult to image how many of them…
Gutenberg Bible
The Gutenberg Bible is one of the most valuable books in the world. What makes it so prized and unique is that it was the first manuscript of significance printed in the Western world using movable type. Originally published in the 1450s in Germany …