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We may no longer realize it, but many of our celebrations are time-keepers on an old agrarian calendar.

Breaking a coconut before starting any new undertaking is an age old Hindu ritual. It has now been adopted by all religious communities in India.

Where does the expression "the dog days of summer" come from? And why do they have such a bad reputation, one that goes beyond just sultry weather?

The Chinese seventh month, usually August, is the most ill-fated time of the year. It is called Ghost Month, and its climax is the Festival of the Hungry Ghosts.

My conversation with Ben Honeycutt of melodic hard-rockers Candlefuse was just like their music: to the point. Ben does most of his talking with his guitar.

Once the wedding party was over, what sort of life could brides expect in the China of the Song Dynasty (960-1279)?

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has welcomed the appointment of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona to the position of national team manager.

In the sixties Graham Hill became the first five-time winner of the race.

With six carries for 45 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ahman Green passed the hall of fame running back Jim Taylor. He now heads the Packers list with 8,208 yards

Learn what Kua number is and how it can be used for improving your living environment, harmonizing life, and enhancing personal development.

No-one could match the pace of Alberto Ascari and Ferrari in 1952. The Italian driver secured his first Formula One title at the German Grand Prix.

Amichai's versanelle expands its focus through a divine realization, one begun in utterly humble circumstances.

Mexican journalist Jorge Ramos talks about how he went from struggling news reporter in Mexico City to Univision anchor and one of the most influential Latinos in the US.

Remnants of a devastating history now enhance the beautiful landscapes of this corner of Bodmin Moor in the English westcountry.

The amazing stories of the births of Raivata, the fifth Manu, Chakshusha, the sixth Manu, and Bhoutya, the fourteenth Manu.

Not shy of controversy, Colleen McCullough has created a novel that is sure to strike a nerve with Austen fans.

In spite of the Internet, satellite TV, world-wide education and advances in science, millions of people globally still fear the natural phenomenon of a solar eclipse.

At a time when environmentalists are prophesying ecological catastrophe, Chris Turner offers a promise of hope-if only we act soon enough.

The Duke of Ferrara in Browning's poem My Last Duchess offers his audience a portrait of his wife, but also a glimpse of his own egocentrism.

Why was the Black Watch formed and where did they get their unique name and tartan?

The Scientific Revolution and the subsequent Enlightenment offered radically different answers to long established Church tradition and teaching.

A review of the Ventura medium bomber, which was intended to replace Bomber Command's obsolescent Blenheims, but was unable to survive in daylight over Occupied Europe.

Born in Tunisia, in 1959, English designer Tom Dixon is renowned for his avant-garde furniture designs, which include the inimitable S, Bird and Pylon Chairs.

Wakeboarders are representing a new breed of Gen-X boater willing to pay for the latest and greatest equipment, accessories, and boats to create the perfect wake.

Luo Pan, Feng Shui compass, or Chinese compass, is a compass used by Feng Shui masters for analyzing space. San Yuan, San He, and Zong He are the major types of Luo Pan.

Gore joked to his publisher that W. B. Yeats had penned the poem in Gore's latest book; sadly, the publisher seemed to fall for it, before Gore admitted to scribbling it.

Most Hindu deities are worshiped with their consorts alongside. This is based on the belief that the male-female duality is essential for the sustenance of the universe.

Feng Shui can help you locate areas that are adding to your stress in your life. You can identify these areas and correct them using simple Feng Shui principles.

The Bush Florida Open, the brainchild of Florida tennis legends Bobby Curtis, Hank Jungle and Tom Davis, has grown into a junior event of National prominence.

Glück's poem, "Siren," is narrated by a woman who is in love with a married man. The speaker reveals some disturbing thoughts about her psychological make-up.

Canadian artist and naturalist Henry Alexander Carmichael Jackson combined his love for the outdoors and skill as a commercial artist to paint mycological masterpieces.

Patchwork Pâté strikes the right chord for gourmet entertaining. Rich, elegant and dedicated to delighting. Pâté is welcome at the holiday table, great for gifts, too.

Rod McKuen's musical and entertainment accomplishments are undermined by his claim to the title of poet; his so-called "poems" exemplify the work of a poetaster.

The Bank of Montreal opened for business in Montreal, Quebec, printing its own currency. As the country grew, the Bank prospered, launching branches across Canada.

Etymology is the study of the history of words. Find out how 'black' entered the English language, from what source, and how its form and meaning have changed over time

In this interview, senior Disney animator Andreas Deja discusses the art of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, coming to Blu-Ray on October 6th.

Charles Darwin's understanding of the natural world was enhanced and complimented by his family and their lasting enthusiasm for his work.