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For whom the bell tolls

Nepal, March 9 -- In Hindu temples, bells are often rung to announce the arrival of the devotee or wake up the deity so that prayers can be heard and devotion duly noted. The sounds of bells, it is ...
Representatives of a firm that cast a 114-year-old brass bell that has rung over Vernon and Kelowna are pleased to hear it will sound again after a long public silence.
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From candles that drop metal nails to the knocker uppers of industrial Britain, people devised plenty of cunning ways to ensure a timely wake-up before alarm clocks came along.
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As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the word “liberty” is resurfacing in cultural debates, but for Sight & Sound CEO Joshua Enck, the word carries a deeper meaning, serving as the inspiration ...
The region's waters were a common means of escape from slavery, in addition to land-based networks of the Underground Railroad.
What began as a routine day in Dénia’s historic centre quickly turned into a moment of alarm when one of the town’s most ...
For the first time in more than a century, the inner workings of Redkey’s historic town clock are no longer tucked away 45 ...
When pubs reopened demand continued and they’ve since become bigger and bigger: their group, Chickpea, now comprises 10 ...
A handful of anime series made a huge splash with fans when they first debuted, but these once-popular shows have been all ...