Why is the dead of winter a good time to start a new year, anyway? In the medieval era, much of Europe thought March 25th was ...

Birthstones, the gemstones associated with each month of the year, have enchanted humanity for centuries. Beyond their ...

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Here's a guide to January's stone, including its namesake, history and more. Garnet is January's birthstone. Its name derives from the medieval Latin "granatus," meaning "pomegranate," according ...

After a long period of military rule, the military’s overt role in politics has diminished since the 1990s – as evidenced by its restrained role during the revolution of July-August 2024.