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Scholars debate whether the Gospel stories preserve ancient memories or are just Greek literature in disguise. But there’s a ...

"We’re just trying to continue to just be loud and proud of who we are and what we represent as Indigenous people." ...

In his latest book, Peter Kirkpatrick retrieves from Australian cultural history the compelling figure of the “ wild reciter ”, as a reviewer in the 1920s termed amateur elocutionists.

Jeanette Winterson was one of the first British writers to tackle the implications of technology – and she’s still at the ...

Explore the rich history, divinity, significance and the grand Sri Rama Navami celebrations in Bhadrachalam, located on the banks of the Godavari River. Learn about the celestial wedding of Lord ...

I once described the music of SPELLLING (the moniker of Bay Area singer/songwriter Chrystia Cabral) as what you might imagine ...

Celebrity baby names often carry deep meanings, reflecting cultural ... is derived from Sanskrit and means “Gift of God.” The name reflects their gratitude and joy at becoming parents.

It’s no wonder so many parents end up turning to religious names for inspiration. So to help you if you're in that boat, we put together a list of chic Catholic baby names and their meanings to ...