
Grape seed in toilet linked to French wine
PARIS, France (AFP) — A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilets of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still being used…
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PARIS, France (AFP) — A 600-year-old grape seed discovered in the toilets of a medieval French hospital is genetically identical to the grapes still being used…
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A vibrant highlight of the Bambanti Festival, the Bambanti Village gathered the towns and cities of Isabela into a lively showcase of food, craft, heritage and…
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An ancient road excavated in the port city of Side, Antalya province in Turkey, looks like it leads to nowhere.
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Three transboundary rivers in the east of the country have swollen to exceptionally high levels.
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HARIDWAR (AFP) — At least six people were crushed to death at a popular Hindu temple in northern India's Uttarakhand state on Sunday, officials said, after a…
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Blackmail forces monks to pay nearly $12 million.
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Unlike several of Hong Kong’s ornate shrines awash with color and decor, the Chi Lin Nunnery embraces restraint. The only embellishments are polished timber…
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BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP) — Thai police have arrested a Buddhist monk over allegations he embezzled more than $9 million from the prominent temple he ran which…
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NEW DELHI (AFP) — Six people were crushed to death at a Hindu temple in India’s coastal state of Goa, officials said Saturday, after thousands gathered for a…
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He reinvented his work with a fusion of modern Cubism, the intricate art of map-making called cartography, and assemblage art.
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Celebrate Chinese New Year at a Taoist temple with vibrant lanterns, traditional rituals, and cultural festivities. Discover the significance of this joyous…
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Experience the vibrant tradition of burning joss paper at the Philippine Thai To Taoist Temple, a practice that honors ancestors and brings good fortune.
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Binondo, Manila’s bustling Chinatown, is more than just a food lover’s paradise — it’s a vibrant district steeped in history, culture, and tradition. Known as…
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The temple spans an impressive 48,000 square meters, with over 8,000 square meters dedicated to its architectural structures. Upon entering the gate, visitors…
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Officials arrested a man in the New York capital of Albany on Thursday after he fired a gun outside a synagogue, the state's governor said. No one was injured…
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Deep in the Guyanese jungle, only a signpost and a nondescript plaque serve as reminders of a cult settlement where one of the most spine-chilling mass…
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At a Buddhist temple on a wooded hillside in Japan, grapes and wine bottles are given as offerings, and the head monk is also the honorary president of a…
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Rescue workers recovered seven more bodies on Monday after a boat carrying religious pilgrims capsized in Bangladesh, taking the death toll to 32 with scores…
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