Biographies of fascinating people
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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“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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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 how the original Buddha was born and grew up as a prince .
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