To understand the Manusmriti solely as the root of contemporary social evils is to commit a serious historical simplification ...

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From insignificant individual cells to a rich community full of cooperation. That is how our understanding of the world of ...

In the Great Smoky Mountains, an auxiliary team of élite outdoorsmen answers the call when park-goers’ hikes, climbs, and ...

T he Western Ghats are one of India's most iconic landscapes, but most people seem to think of them as lush, evergreen forests dotting the mountains. Actually, this biodiversity hotspot has several ...

Stone craftsmanship has deep roots in the Shona culture, most notably seen at Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

Tucked away in the northern reaches of North Dakota, Turtle Mountain State Forest stands as a verdant island of tranquility ...

Teeth function not only because of the hard enamel on the surface, but also because they have roots that anchor them firmly ...

What better way to express freedom’s heart-cry, Decry decades-long chains that bind, And give oneself wings of swift relief, ...

In fact, everyone is hurt and oppressed, mainly by others who are also hurt and oppressed. Acknowledge it all and ‘Don’t be afraid, not to equate.’ A Black woman in the States is not in the same ...

Seeing a new kind of head ornament on a recent reproduction of the iconic Avukana Buddha statue, made me ponder how the ...