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Jul 26, 2015Maximon Worship in Guatemala
The religious figure of Maximon offers evidence of a curious syncretism between traditional Mayan beliefs and Catholicism, which arrived in Guatemala along with the colonizing Spanish in 1524.
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An Adults-Only Resort for All the Milestone Moments
On Saturday, Feb.14, Devossion by Live Aqua celebrated its grand opening, marking a significant milestone for Grupo Posadas and the Live Aqua brand. This adults-only resort focuses on celebration, authentic Mexican experiences and elevated hospitality — perfectly situated in the heart of the Riviera Maya.
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Jun 3, 2015Quyllur Rit’i: The Star Snow Festival
Every April, the Seven Sisters of the Taurus constellation disappear from the Peruvian sky, only to reappear in June, signaling the coming harvest and a return to order and abundance. The celestial phenomenon also served as a metaphor in ancient Peru’s Pachakuti philosophy. The words pacha (time and space) and kuti (return) refer to a separation of eras, when there is a disturbance in current order, only to see society returned to a golden era, overcoming the oppression of the past.
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Jan 11, 2015Cyprus Archaeological Museum
Cyprus, an island nation in the Mediterranean, has a rich history blending influences from nearby Turkey, the Middle East, North Africa and European occupiers. Since the late 1880s, the island has been a favorite for excavators hunting for ancient treasures, and lucky for visitors many such finds are on view at the Cyprus Archaeological Museum.
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TAP Air Portugal: A Milestone Year
From small airline to global success, TAP Air Portugal turns 80 and better than ever.
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Jan 5, 2015Venture Down into the Catacombs of Rome
In Rome, the practice of burying the dead in underground chambers can be traced back to the Etruscan Civilization of ancient Italy. Although cremation was once popular, funeral customs gradually shifted to inhumation (burial of unburnt remains) and then burial with the rise of Christianity and belief in the bodily resurrection of the Second Coming.