A well-known Iranian theologian, Mustafa Karami, recently made an intriguing claim: he believes that Israel has been aided in its fight against Hamas and Hezbollah by an army of djinns, which are supernatural beings mentioned in the Quran. According to Islamic tradition, djinns were created from smokeless fire and are
In 2023, a team of underwater archaeologists made an exciting discovery off the coast of Puteoli, a port city near Naples, Italy. They found a submerged Nabataean temple, which is a remarkable find since it’s the only one known outside of Nabataea, an area that stretches between the Arabian and
A UK auction house recently decided not to sell a human skull that was set to be auctioned off after a strong reaction from people in India. This skull is believed to belong to the Naga tribe, an indigenous group from northeastern India, specifically the state of Nagaland. A Troubling
Archaeologists recently made an exciting discovery in Egypt: they found an ancient burial chamber with two beautifully painted wooden coffins. This amazing find was part of a joint mission between Egyptian and German teams at the archaeological site of Asyut, a city that was once a cultural center around 4,000
After World War II, the colonial system began to fall apart. Many countries in Asia and Africa started to gain independence, guided by the principle of self-determination outlined in the United Nations Charter of 1945 and a special declaration made in 1960. But the long years of reliance on European
For many years, Indigenous activists have been calling for reparations and other forms of compensation to make up for the terrible events of the past, including genocide and displacement. Recently, there has been a significant step forward: the US military is formally apologizing to a Native Alaskan tribe for a
The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous landmarks in the world, is at the center of a heated debate. The descendants of Gustave Eiffel, the engineer who designed the tower, are now fighting a plan that could change the tower’s appearance permanently. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo recently proposed keeping
Southeast Asia is a vibrant mix of religions, with each country embracing a dominant faith that shapes its culture. In this diverse region, Buddhism leads in countries like Cambodia and Thailand, where it’s deeply woven into national identity, while Islam holds sway in Indonesia, the most populous Muslim nation in
Manisha Granthalaya, a little book haven in Kolkata, which debuted in 1964, keeps the Russian spirit alive in India. A bookstore in Kolkata that appears empty from the outside preserves time on its shelves. Each corner of the Manisha Granthalaya, which is located near College Street, is nostalgically decorated with
