Greeks can be very superstitious and many carry good luck charms with them. The pomegranate is a lucky fruit,and may be used as a good luck charm.

Aug 16, 2010 - Lynne Evans

Different cultures, different beliefs, produce a variety of recipes for good health. Whether natural or Chinese food, sometimes it's important to know what's in the soup.

Feb 25, 2007 - Peter Luca

A guide to some of the famous Buddhist temples around Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand.

Aug 2, 2007 - Lisa Schroeder

Thailand's cave temples should be visited for their richly decorated interiors and spectacular scenic locations.

Jan 12, 2012 - Karen Warren

Among the historical gems that make up the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites is the Incense Route - Desert Cities in the Negev (Israel).

Jul 17, 2010 - Neil Gunn

The Weaver's Needle is a landmark for the Lost Dutchman's Mine where many have mysteriously died or vanished while searching for its golden treasure trove.

Dec 20, 2010 - Jill Stefko

The Golden Temple in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, is a home for thousands of Tibetans living in exile and a centre for Tibetan Buddhism in South India.

Jan 19, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Chennai's oldest Hindu temple is a place for local people to worship or meet their friends, and for tourists to admire the intricate carvings.

Dec 31, 2011 - Karen Warren

The giant figure of Luang Pu Thuat looms above the tree line long before the car approaches the temple complex, a huge granite figure that can truly be called awesome.

Feb 3, 2010 - Mari Nicholson

Each Buddhist Temple has a shrine that is unique. However, certain items are common to all of them. What are these objects and what are their uses?

Aug 12, 2011 - Renee Blixt

Long used in Eastern medicine and religious ceremonies around the world, recent information indicates incense may be a valuable tool in anxiety and depression treatment.

May 23, 2008 - Dawn M. Smith

Each element of the Tabernacle of God from the book of Exodus bears symbolic spiritual significance.

Jan 24, 2011 - Dave Ingram

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep near Chiang Mai belongs to the holiest Buddhist temples in North Thailand. This hillside temple dates back to the 14th century.

Jan 11, 2011 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Statues of the Lord Buddha are everywhere in Thailand but one giant Buddha is inescapable even from the air - that on the holiday island of Koh Samui.

Sep 9, 2007 - Mari Nicholson

Visit Sri Lanka's main city for a multicultural mix of temples, gardens and colonial buildings.

Dec 15, 2011 - Karen Warren

Nesyamun (the Leeds Mummy) is an Egyptian mummy held at Leeds City Museum. Nesyamun was a priest at the Temple of Amun at Karnak, Thebes.

Apr 27, 2010 - Victoria Hooper

Each year a disproportionately large number of black cats are euthanized at shelters because they're passed over by potential adopters.

Aug 4, 2009 - Jennifer Copley

Bangkok can be all things to all men, deeply religious in its temples and sacred statues, hedonistic in its bars, and downright naughty in Patpong and Soi Cowboy.

Jan 12, 2010 - Mari Nicholson

Traditional Buddhism practiced in Missouri just an hour from St. Louis. Beautiful scenery and the compassionate teachings of the Buddha for a peaceful mind.

Sep 29, 2009 - V. Wayne Hughes

In an ever-changing world, the vast majority of Japanese families still follow the Buddhist customs when it comes to burying their dead.

Mar 16, 2010 - Paula I. Nielson