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World’s most distinctive horse breeds and what makes them special

Horses have been companions to humans for millennia, but some breeds stand out for their exceptional traits, historical ...
Scientific American

Snakes on a train? King cobras may be riding the rails in India

King cobras, the world’s longest venomous snakes, are popping up in parts of India where they have no business being—and it ...
China Daily Global Edition

Horse motifs in China's intangible cultural heritage

In Chinese culture, the horse is widely regarded as a symbol of vitality and the enduring spirit of progress.
Amar Chitra Katha on MSN

Bhagiratha and the descent of Ganga: When perseverance changed the world

Indian mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes, but some of its most powerful tales are about human effort a ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Afghanistan Was a Crossroad of the Ancient World, Where Hellenistic Culture Blended With Buddhist Influences

Alexander the Great conquered the region around 329 B.C.E., leaving behind Greek and Macedonian settlers who intermarried ...