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Published with permission from LuxuryWeb Magazine In a landmark decision, Spain's Culture Ministry has announced the cancellation of the "Annual Bullfighting Award," sparking considerable controversy among conservative circles who cherish this centuries-old tradition as a quintessential Spanish cultural art form. “It is a new social and cultural reality in Spain,”
Exploring the Deep and Mysterious Holloways of Dorset
The word “holloways” is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term “hola weg,” meaning ”harrowed path,” or “sunken...
Did You Know Chinese Emperors Were Not Allowed to View Their Own Records?
The people of China have 5,000 years of uninterrupted history, the longest recorded history in the world...
Modern-day ‘Moby Dick’ Spotted in Caribbean: Film Captures Rare White Sperm Whale
Fans of Herman Melville’s 1851 book, Moby Dick, will be interested to know that Melville’s titular character...
Plants Can Sing and Communicate – Damanhur Studies
One hundred twenty years ago, the botanist, physicist and biologist Jagadish Chandra Bose proved that...
The Artistic Value and History of Traditional Chinese Folding Fans
The hand fan has evolved through China’s long history, with artistic decoration often contributing to...
Seeming Betrayal Was Actually Assistance – A Chinese Tale of Friendship
Zhang San and Li Si were good friends. Li Si's family was running a very prosperous business while Zhang...
Remembering Wilbur Smith
After spending the morning reading and writing with his wife Niso by his side, global bestselling author...
The Spirit of Advent
During a season filled with shopping, lights, decorations, and joyful songs, Christians all across the...
Understanding I Ching or ‘Book of Changes’
While fresh and interesting subjects can inspire our creativity and provide new perspectives on alternative...