Mankind has sought civilization since the earliest days of recorded history. However, some kingdoms were the first to start ...

As we near Valentine’s Day, we also wonder, how and when did chocolates become an indispensable part of Valentine celebrations?

This new outdoor exhibit featuring hand-painted large-scale renditions of iconic Mesoamerican sculptures will be displayed this summer throughout DuPage County in an expansive exhibition highlighting ...

While ancient cultures like the Maya and Olmec used jade 2,000 to 3,000 years ... ago during the latter part of the early Jomon Pottery Culture Period (14500 B.C. to 1000 B.C.). That makes this ...

For context, during the time, Nebuchadnezzar II was building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Olmec culture just started using calendars in Central America! The earliest verifiable date for ...

Here’s an overview of things you should know to successfully retire in Mexico, the most popular expat destination for Americans.

A bookstore and comics shop in Chestnut Hill has on display a 40-year-old Sun-Man action figure on loan from the Philly Doll Museum collection. The figurine will be there through Black History Month ...

Indians Deportation from US Highlights: More than 100 Indian immigrants arrived in Amritsar on Wednesday. The deportation from the United States resulted in a huge political uproar in India.

India is home to over 700 tribes, each with its own unique culture, traditions, and way of life. These tribes have played a crucial role in shaping the country’s diverse heritage. Some of the ...

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