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One of the world’s most famous religious buildings, Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia was extraordinary when it was built in the sixth century, and with a history surrounded in myth, legend and controversy, it ...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, April 27, described the Balochistan movement in Pakistan as a powerful ...

The Balochistan movement in Pakistan symbolizes the struggle of indigenous people for freedom, marked by significant sacrifices and resilience since 1947. Despite rich natural resources, the region ...

The USC Trojans, one of college football’s most storied programs, are generating serious buzz for the 2025 season, and analyst Josh Pate is taking notice. On a recent episode of "Josh Pate’s ...

Some Black churches are pledging to support the National Museum of African American History and Culture following an executive order by President Donald Trump alleging exhibits there and at other ...

As debates go, some rumble on forever like ‘jam first’ - but one issue that splits both locals and visitors to Cornwall is how to pronounce our devilishly difficult place names. You can often ...

The hamlet includes a collection of historic thatched buildings dating back to the 18th century and earlier. 28. Shaggs, Dorset Another gem in the world of hilarious place names, no need to ask ...

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This is my stab at putting together a list of local names and places and to explain the etymology of local towns, places and things. Taking it from A to Z, we pick up where we left off last week.