Why ancient pilgrimages are back in vogue in the UK
Using the great outdoors as a tonic to the stresses of modern life has surged since covid, and pilgrimages — meditative, ...
BBC Leads Nominations for Banff’s Rockie Awards International Program Competiton, Which Will Merge With Gala Honors at This Year’s Festival
BBC leads this year’s Banff Rockie Awards International Program Competition, with 28 nominations, followed by National ...
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The ultimate guide to the 2025 Jubilee in Rome
Pope Francis opened Saint Peter's Basilica's holy door for Jubilee 2025, the Catholic's holy year, at the Vatican on Christmas Eve 2024. A trip to Rome is an exhilarating experience at any time.
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Someone stole and nearly poisoned Anchorage's iconic pet reindeer. But who? And why?
He and Star are a slice of familiar Alaska kitsch, taking frequent walks downtown, appearing at events and parades and even showing up on National Geographic and TLC shows ... who is associated with ...
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The meaning of the cross of ashes on Ash Wednesday
Wondering why a small dusty cross anoints the foreheads of Christians once a year? They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and ...