The history of engagement rings extends almost as far back as the history of rings themselves — and there is a Catholic ...

VIRUDHUNAGAR: In the quiet hamlet of Chinnakamanpatti, the rhythmic thud of the Parai no longer echoes with the silence of ...

The town of Mohács, on the banks of the Danube River in southern Hungary, is known for its boisterous carnival celebrations, ...

The cast and creators of Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) reveal how they made Sophocles’ tragic heroine the center of her own story.

A 13-day trip around the region includes watching pilgrims immerse themselves in the ultra-holy Ganges River and a visit to ...

Ahead of the 50th edition of BBC Studios Showcase (23-24 February 2026), BBC Studios today announced pre-sales of Free Nelson Mandela (w/t), a new documentary series from the award-winning Rogan ...

The Quad City Symphony Orchestra will present Masterworks IV: “The Rite of Spring,” featuring the world premiere of Angel Lam ...

PARIS — She remembers the new white dress with violet flowers, the lacy socks, the patent-leather Mary Janes. She was 6 years old and, she thought, off to a fete with her sister, her mother, three ...

In the Irish town of Kildare, there’s a flame that doesn’t die. Or at least, that’s the idea behind it. This isn’t just some poetic metaphor for hope or strength. It’s an actual, physical fire that ...

A terracotta figurine in the form of a pig was made in Egypt around 3000 b.c., during the Early Dynastic period. Pork accounts for more than a third of the world’s meat, making pigs among the planet’s ...