Primarily, the compass was used for geomancy for a long time before it was used for navigation Ancient Chinese alchemists realized that the magnetite ore would point towards a magnetic north. Their ...

What became of the settlement that Christopher Columbus' crew built after his flagship ran aground? Clark Moore (in Haiti near the Bay of L'Acul, where the <em>Santa ...

Puratawn (The Ancient) is a poignant exploration of memory, ageing, and the circular nature of time. Directed by Suman Ghosh, the film marks the luminous return of Sharmila Tagore to Bengali cinem ...

From yogic eye exercises to breath control and sound meditation, these seven ancient Indian techniques continue to offer powerful tools for sharpening focus, calming the mind, and boosting overall ...

Biography: Yuvina Parthavi is an Indian film actress, who has worked predominantly in the Kannada movie industry.

Charles A. Dana Professor of Political Science and Department Chair ...