Charm, romance, seduction… the oleander (Nerium oleander) or desert rose has long been featured in myth. In the language ...

The Victorian era is famously regarded as a period of restraint—restraint in clothing, social norms, emotional behavior, communication … the list could go on and on.

According to Maryam Ghani, ‘Irises symbolise wisdom, hope and faith’ and are ‘often used in more thoughtful or artistic ...

Choosing the right plants is the key to creating a lush, resilient, and low-maintenance garden that thrives in dry conditions ...

Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said. Francis was last seen Sunday when he gave the ...

Across Argentina, many people flocked to churches to mourn Pope Francis. Some recalled personal encounters before he became pontiff.

This was the first time members had set foot on the church site after the fire in which nearly 80% of the congregation had ...

Rose Elder held her husband’s hands tightly as their red limousine eased down Magnolia Lane. They had met years earlier on ...

On a chilly, cloudy morning in Rockland County, Rev. Steven Neier led a joyful yet solemn Easter Monday Mass at St. Paul's ...

(Kyodo Photo/The Associated Press) Cherry blossoms, or "sakura," are Japan's favourite flower and usually ... with their fragility seen as a symbol of life, death and rebirth.