Princess Poppy, a 6-year-old female boxer with an affinity for bedtime rituals, has a nighttime routine that is both heartwarming and a little uncommon for dogs. Born on Christmas Day in 2018, Poppy ...

The Chhau dance of Eastern India — Orissa, Jharkhand, and West Bengal – is a blend of martial traditions, temple rituals, and folk and popular performance of this region. Episodes from the epics ...

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Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games ...

A mask can be as revealing as concealing. "To masque the face" is "t'unmasque the mind," English novelist Henry Field tells us. There are masks and costumes so powerful they obliterate the wearer's ...

Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom, is famous for its rich cultural heritage and colorful festivals. While most of us know about the popular ones, there are a few lesser-known festivals that give an ...

afamain copy Purchased from the Warren M. Robbins Library Endowment. What is the meaning of masks and masquerades in African traditions and how can we understand their role in rituals and performances ...

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Sheet masks have taken the skincare world by storm, and for good reason - they deliver a powerful boost of hydration and nourishment in just minutes. But to truly reap their rewards, using them ...