How Hello Kitty helped post-WWII Japan conquer the world
Born from the trauma of World War II, this bow-wearing cartoon icon became a powerful tool for diplomacy, reinvention, and ...
Greek Reporter2d
The Ancient Greek Roots of the Christian Cross and Its Holiness
The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...
EnVols on MSN3d
This 16th century castle, a symbol of Japanese architecture, is one of the oldest still standing in the country
In Nagano province, the black silhouette of Matsumoto Castle stands out against the snowy horizon of the Japanese Alps. This ...
Greek Reporter6d
The Greek Origins of the Fish Symbol, the Secret Code of Early Christians
The humble fish, or ichthys (ἰχθύς) in Greek, was a symbol that played a crucial role in the early years of Christian history ...
Times Colonist14d
Quebec bill would expand religious symbol ban, force students to uncover faces
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot MONTREAL — In an effort to reinforce secularism in schools, the Quebec government is planning to expand the province’s ban on religious symbols to everyone ...
Vanity Fair15d
Christianity Was “Borderline Illegal” in Silicon Valley. Now It’s the New Religion
The event is called Code & Cosmos, and its underlying thesis is that the fields of science and technology, once considered diametrically opposed to religion and spirituality, might converge with ...
The Tribune27d
Jama Masjid: Symbol of resilience and faith
It is a symbol of... The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public ...
Austin American-Statesman29d
Faith: Religious symbols give us connection to our beliefs
I was there in summer, so this was not a seasonal decoration but an inspirational statement of their faith culture. Maria, who has helped clean my house for decades, lives simply with her family ...