David L. Harrison A proverb is a short poem long on wisdom. Some familiar proverbs are "Easy come, easy go," "Never too old ...

Mahavir Jayanti prompts reflection on the enduring relevance of Mahavir's teachings, which underpin modern socio-economic and ...

Pañcatantra,’ a striking collection of animal fables in which birds, lions and others speak and reason as humans do, guides ...

These famous quotes, spoken by leaders, authors, philosophers, and other influential figures, have endured over time, passing ...

ASTANA—Rooted in centuries of oral tradition, Kazakh proverbs have been capturing the nation’s wisdom, values and worldview. These short yet powerful expressions reflect themes of family, friendship, ...

The beginning of Aeschylus’ “Eumenides” is frustratingly parochial. The entire trilogy, really—“The Oresteia”—is infamous among classicists for its difficulty in the original Greek: rare words, ...

I blend a strong academic background in history (bachelor's and master's) with a passion for storytelling. A history geek at heart, I thrive on weaving narratives and enjoy the charm of classical ...

1. Your transition from a Ph.D. in cell genetics to becoming a Buddhist monk is a rare one. Do you find intersections between these two realms? What’s one insight from Buddhist philosophy that ...

Here are some of the best Master Oogway quotes you’ll resonate with regardless of age. Tortoises live for up to 150 years, and if we’re going by look, the senior master of the Jade Palace is certainly ...

The H&S Wisdom had thousands of tonnes of cargo removed so that it could be freed A cargo ship that was stuck on a sandbank in the Humber Estuary has been successfully refloated. H&S Wisdom became ...

H&S Wisdom became lodged on a sandbank on 2 March and was waiting for suitable tide conditions to free it from the bank. The crew had offloaded thousands of tonnes of cargo after several attempts ...