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St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on the 4th of October, and it's a time when people around the world remember his teachings of peace and kindness towards all creatures. He is best known for talking to animals, especially the birds, and seeing God in all forms of creation. He also was the first to set up a nativity creche to celebrate Christmas.
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From Rome to the Victorian era, we run through a brief history of Ghost stories.
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The power of mirrors to change your life. Wisdom from Japan. Stand in front of a mirror and look beyond the shiny surface. Can you see not just your face, but your soul?
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“How do I love thee?” Is one of the most famous love poems in the English language. And the courtship of Elizabeth and Robert Browning is one of the most celebrated in Literary history. Here’s the love story behind the poem.
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Otherwise known as The Seven Ages of Man, this wise and witty speech comes from William Shakespeare's play, "As You Like it" (Act 2 Scene 7). It is spoken by Jaques, a cynical nobleman.
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The future Buddha resolved to seek enlightenment. He took one last glance at his sleeping wife and child. Then he rode out through the city's gates on his horse Kanthaka followed by his faithful servant Channa.
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The life of Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, in 20 fascinating facts.
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The story of Sappho - author of divine lyric poetry - and the subject of gossip and scandal.
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