Greek monks were trying to build monasteries in places that were hidden or difficult to access in order to protect them from ...
For centuries, monks have sought solitude and isolation on their path to spiritual enlightenment, choosing some of the most remote places on the globe to construct their monasteries. Some of these ...
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British MP Jas Athwal has raised serious concerns in the UK Parliament about rising violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and ...
It was inhabited by monks for nearly 700 years ... with plans to turn it into a tourist attraction called the Ancient Spanish Monastery. (Time magazine called it "The Biggest Jigsaw Puzzle ...
Traveling along the Tea Horse Road unlocks a land of teahouses, centuries-old monasteries, and epic valley views.
A rare Byzantine manuscript discovered in a Greek monastery has unveiled hidden historical gems, offering new insights into ...
It might be a favourite on the backpacker route, but Chiang Mai also offers serenity, night bazaars and a burgeoning ...
He added that the monastery operated with monks from the 10th century until July 10, 1821, when it was abandoned after the hanging of Abbot Silvestros and its looting by the Turks. He noted that ...
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The ongoing Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh has been in the news for the excitement it has stirred among Keralites — the numerous r ...
About 5 miles south of the Kona International Airport, you'll find the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. This ...