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who disapproved of the pontiff’s quoting Byzantine Emperor Manuel II Palaeologos, who had accused the Prophet Muhammad of “evil and inhuman” things, such as spreading Islam “by the sword.” ...

This is basically the set up of a parent-teacher conference, where two anxious adults meet to discuss how well they’re ...

The terra-cotta army, as it is known, is part of an elaborate mausoleum created to accompany the first emperor of China into the afterlife, according to archaeologists. Ying Zheng took the throne ...

Practicing the art of being a grandfather, I am re-reading fairy tales. As it turns out, they are anything but “fairy,” and ...

A piece of heaven An important part of this strategy involved religion. The Emperor of Rome was already the most powerful man on earth, but this wasn’t enough. Augustus wanted a piece of heaven ...

This is especially true for one couple who already appeared to be set up for their next spinoff appearance in the final episode: Ashley Michelle and Manuel. It was a bumpy ride for the married ...

The emperor is the largest living penguin species standing around 115cm tall. Once they have found a partner they usually mate for life and work together to keep their young fed and safe. They might ...

Japan's Emperor Akihito has declared his abdication in a historic ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In his last public address as emperor, Akihito handed over the symbols of power and ...

Kaw Ong Ya and Navaratri fall on the same days this year, October 3 to 11. Followers of Taoism and Hinduism become stricter ...

Manuel Canales, NGM Staff ... After a revolt in Ethiopia ousted Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974, a civil war made fieldwork difficult. In the early 1990s uprisings drove out the ruling communist ...

The acoustic guitar virtuoso Yasmin Williams is joined by a fellow guitar explorer, Kaki King, and the violinist Darian Donovan Thomas in “Harvest.” They enfold a folky melody line in ringing, keening ...