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Francis’ funeral is set for 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. He will lie in state starting tomorrow in St. Peter’s ...
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.
Albanian communities of Sicily, known as Arbëreshë, still celebrate Easter following their traditional Byzantine rites.
Across Argentina, many people flocked to churches to mourn Pope Francis. Some recalled personal encounters before he became pontiff.
The Easter Lily is the classic symbol of the holiday. Revered for its radiant beauty and delicate scent, it represents purity ...
According to Maryam Ghani, ‘Irises symbolise wisdom, hope and faith’ and are ‘often used in more thoughtful or artistic ...
The hardy, beautiful azalea is a mainstay in gardens worldwide. In the language of flowers, they symbolize temperance and ...
Charm, romance, seduction… the oleander (Nerium oleander) or desert rose has long been featured in myth. In the language ...
The British artist's designs appear on mugs, plates, shoes and more. A new exhibition explores how his signature style became ...
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Flowers have appeared at the Clothworkers’ Building to mark 22 years since the death of singer and former Leeds student Leslie Cheung. Leslie, a beloved Hong Kong singer and queer icon ...