In the heart of ancient India, people believed something truly powerful—animals had souls. They weren’t just beings to be used for work, protection, or rituals. They were seen as emotional, ...

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The British Museum in London has often been accused of cultural imperialism and colonialism, particularly by the U.K.’s ethnic minorities. There is a bitter dispute about many famous pieces acquired ...

Throughout human history, people have sought guidance beyond the material world when facing important decisions or uncertain times. From the Vedic astrologers of ancient India to the oracles of Greece ...