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In a time when human beings are suffering from a host of illnesses caused by stress and modern-day living, the need for ancient wisdom has never been more important. Via Ruby Carat 
Maria Flores's curator insight,
January 23, 2014 4:03 PM
Ancient wisdom is more important than we think it is. When we are in pain or sick our first reaction is taking medicine. In greece they have a temple they would go to get the pain relieved with spiritual relief. 
Raul Banuelos's curator insight,
January 24, 2014 9:23 PM
The methods that Mayans used have carried on through history. Their recipies and remedies continue to have an impact on modern day holistic medicine. 
flor molina's curator insight,
January 24, 2014 11:49 PM
More people are learning about remedies that Mayans used because it does not have negative side affects like the medicines that are used now in days. A few natural remedies are chia seeds,cacao seeds, and sweat baths.
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Former First Lady Barbara Bush talks the sorority of First Ladies in an exclusive interview with C-SPAN for its First Ladies series. More information here: h... Via Mr. David Burton
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Discover the history of the First World War and updates from the BBC on the World War One Centenary season. Explore the untold stories of The Great War. Via Louise Zarmati
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Ancient Sacred Symbol Key to Anti-Gravity? (AA) Why did the Romans, Hitler, and Buddha covet the swastika for their respective movements? Via Ruby Carat
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Alan Magee of Angel Fire ranked among the luckiest of those who served in the Army-Air Force during World War II. A B-17 ball turret gunner, Magee had no choice but to jump out of a disabled, spinning-out-of-control bomber ...
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Russian president offers assurances to gay and straight Olympics participants that safety is not a concern Via Seth Dixon 
Seth Dixon's curator insight,
January 19, 2014 9:40 PM
This issue is endlessly fascinating, due to its political and cultural complexity. Russia's president is now claiming that a major reason for the law to ban "propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations" is because of demographic collapse. Russia's birthrates are incredibly low, and the total population is declining; Putin believes that homosexuality is at least partially to blame for this demographic situation...oh, and that gay Olympic athletes have nothing to worry about. 
Amy Marques's curator insight,
January 29, 2014 11:14 PM
The president of Russia, Putin is saying in order to fix the problem of having low birthrates and a declining population it must cleanse itself of homosexuals. This sounds like something that was said in the 1920s by Hitler by cleansing Germany of the Jews. Putin said that in order to increase the birth rate Russia must "cleanse" itself of gays. This statement is deliberately attacking all gays not just in Russia, but all over the world. The timing is absolutley terrible, since the Olympic games are starting. If I were a homosexual attending the olympics I would think twice, espeically since the word "cleanse" is not exactly a term that is used frequently.. except during WWII era.
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Much of what we think we know about the 1914-18 conflict is wrong, says historian Dan Snow. Via Rod Powell, QuizFortune, Mike Busarello's Digital Storybooks 
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January 21, 2014 3:34 PM
10 tópicos sobre la Primera Guerra Mundial cuestionados por el historiador Dan Snow
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"THIS DAY" is a web content page that shows what happened on that day in the past, at some place in the aworld.
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Lesser Spotted Britain by Dominic Greyer is a hilarious project featuring quirky signposts and place names
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Trees can be described as “regal” or “majestic.” But they can also be some of the spookiest vegetation on the planet. Who hasn’t stared at a gnarled oak outside the bedroom window in a dark nights and wondered if it was going to bust through? |
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Inauguration Day letter from outgoing President George Bush to President Bill Clinton Via Mr. David Burton
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A previously unknown, yet potentially very important, ancient Egyptian kingdom has been discovered by archaeologists working in the Nile Valley. (Archaeologists discover tomb where pharaohs where buried in ancient Egypt: Via Ruby Carat
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The Association of Greek Archaeologists issued a statement on Monday following the publication of a Time magazine article in which American archaeologist Stephen Miller, who has spent more than three decades in Greece helping unearth antiquities at Ancient Nemea, suggested allowing private companies take over the development, promotion and security of under-used sites. Via David Connolly
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Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world's hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook, Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter @atlasobscura. At Karni Mata temple in Rajasthan, rats aren't shooed away — they're worshipped. Via Jessica Robson Postlethwaite
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TIME virtually stopped in 1974 for the Mediterranean tourist playground of Varosha. Via geo-pickmeup.com 
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January 20, 2014 9:59 AM
To make the link with the "Walled World" article, this example kindly shared by @Stephen Matthews illustrates how dependent of geopolitical trends places can be: one day one place can "be born" from nothing (thinking about the new capital city of Brazil, for instance) and the next it can just "die", get erased from the map because of political tensions and decision making.
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Interesting news from Russia in English language. |
