There can be enormous variation between representations of Buddha. In part, this is because while people are most familiar with the historical Gautama Buddha, the various branches of Buddhism believe ...

The Celts and the Norse continue to have a powerful influence over us. In part, this is because those cultures played a pivotal role in making the western world what it would become. However, it ...

The symbolic meaning behind a skull has evolved over the years and recently it’s morphed into a “cool” emblem tattooed on forearms, splashed across t-shirts, and painted on to printed, decorative ...

Official historical records suggest the first evidence of a soap-like substance harks back to 2800 BC. However, the confusion arises when it comes to this substance’s original inventor, with some ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, many people may wonder if and how Buddhism followers celebrate Christmas. This is an interesting question as Christmas is about celebrating the ...

Wales, also known as Cymru, is part of the United Kingdom and well-known for its rich history and culture. Wales is actually a fascinating country with mysteries around every corner. Having started ...

Nobody can avoid death because death is a reality. Rinkal Rudrawad  No one can cheat death, but for thousands of years, humankind has tried to elude decomposition. Whether we’re saving our bodies ...

A symbol of both Russian and German greatness, the Amber Room was the pride and joy of the House of Romanov. Its contents mysteriously disappeared during World War II and have never been found. In ...

After the World War I, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party rose to power and influenced almost every aspect in the world. However, one of the more surprising aspects of Fuhrer's  arrival in power in 1933 ...

The power of divinity has been believed by numerous cultures since the ancient times. The origin of this planet and the origin of human race has been something, that the archeologists have always ...

The all-seeing eye or 'Eye of Providence' is a powerful esoteric symbol which is often misunderstood and misused today; few only know what it originally stood for. It symbolised a higher spiritual ...

Scientists have claimed they have discovered a city that dates back to almost 2,000 years, and it apparently looks astounding. It is strange to discover something like this, but according to the ...

Bride: A woman with a fine prospect of happiness behind her. Ambrose Bierce From different countries to different cultures, the wedding rituals vary. But still, a certain amount of similarity ...

There is nothing that anyone can say to prepare you for childbirth. Each woman's experience is so different; you never know how it will be for you! Poppy Montgomery Childbirth has always been a ...

Whoever seeks to set one religion against another seeks to destroy all religion. Franklin D. Roosevelt Religious practices are diverse all around the world. Religion and cultures are based to ...