King Cambyses II, ruler of all Persia and son of the legendary Cyrus the Great,…
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Myths & Legends
Tri Hita Karana: The Mystical Philosophy of Bali Rice Terraces
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe lush rice terraces set against a backdrop of looming volcanoes make Bali a picturesque…
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ArchaeologyUnexplained Mysteries
How Were The Stones Of Baalbek Moved?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriAs we look upon our great cities filled with towering skyscrapers, reaching ever higher to…
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Myths & Legends
Phuket Vegetarian Festival: Good Food and Facial Violence
by Kurt Readmanby Kurt ReadmanThe Phuket Vegetarian Festival is also known as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival. It is…
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The spread of religion through Asian history is relatively well understood, as the teachings of…
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Siberia, Russia, with its sub-zero winters and brief, warm summers is an isolated and mysterious…
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History
The Great Bell of Dhammazedi: Where is the Largest Bell Ever Made?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriLate 15th century Myanmar was an enlightened place. Under the reign of King Dhammazedi from…
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Much of the history of Judaism revolves around protocol and divine laws, provided by the…
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Archaeology
The “Hand Made Mountain”: Cholula, the Largest Pyramid in the World
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriFor most, monolithic pyramids are quickly associated with Egyptology, particularly the three great pyramids at…
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Archaeology
The Secret Gods of the Greek Pantheon: Who Were the Cabeiri?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriThe Greek pantheon of gods had many members. Not all were universal gods, such as…
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Archaeology
The Lost City of Thinis: Where is the First Capital of Ancient Egypt?
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriFar back in the earliest history of Egypt, before Thebes and Memphis, before the sphinx…
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In the historical heart of Hanoi, capital of Vietnam lies the beautiful freshwater lake known…
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Archaeology
Temple, Spire or Alien Landing Pad? The Mystery of Somapura Mahavihara
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriSomapura Mahavihara in Paharpur, Bangladesh, is one of the best-known Buddhist Viharas or monasteries. It…
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One of the most unusual pyramids in the history of ancient Egypt, the pyramid of…
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ArchaeologyMyths & Legends
Dare You Enter the Ploutonion? Gateway to the Underworld at Hierapolis
by Bipin Dimriby Bipin DimriIn the Denizli province of Turkey, near the city of Pamukkale, lie the ruins of…