The remains of a teenage witch who was sentenced to death and her head removed for being a witch more than 700 years ago are to be given both a Christian funeral and burial. Decapitation was used as a method to prevent eternal life in the dark ages. When the remains of the body were […]
India attempts to patent some yoga poses
Will your yoga classes become illegal? Let’s take a look at what seems to be happening.
India has created a team of Hindu experts and scientists to identify all of the older asanas or yoga positions.
The goal is to stop other people from patenting the positions and stealing what Indian calls their traditional knowledge.
The country has had to battle attempts by American yoga teachers attempting to patent positions associated with their classes. Yoga is estimated to be a $225 billion industry.
Satanists desecrate Kercher murder house
Image via Wikipedia Italian detectives are investigating a break in of the house where British student Meredith Kercher was murdered. The house is a crime scene, sealed off with police tape but no longer actively guarded by police officers. The intruders ransacked the house and left behind four knives and a burned candle. Candle wax […]
Yoga in the Georgia Aquarium
The world’s largest aquarium contains 8 million gallons of water and is home to more than 80,000 animals.
In an attempt to keep visitors coming in despite the incredibly tough economic climate the aquarium has combined two remarkable things; beluga whales and yoga.
Weekly yoga sessions are now held in front of large aquarium windows through which the graceful, smooth and apparenetly slow moving whales can be seen. Todd DeLaune, who leads some of the yoga classes at the aquarium, told CNN that he believes the belugas react to the practise sessions too.
Causes: Is the credit crunch squeezing the National Trust?
The National Trust is an important and valuable institution. It looks after sites of historic interest in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It rules on important decisions like the Druid Keiller battle.
The National Trust raises money in a few ways. It collects money directly at some locations. However, as the credit crunch bites people travel less and visit those protected and managed locations less. As a result the National Trust collects less donations.
Another key way the National Trust raises money to help protect some of the most important buildings and landscapes in the UK is through memberships.
Mosaic of pagan cult found in the Cathedral of Reggio Emilia
A 13 square metre mosaic pavement which depicts pagan rites and oriental gods has been found by archaelogists working in the Catholic cathedral in central-northern Italy. [Pagan Cult Mosaic Found Under Cathedral]
Superintendent of Archaeological Heritage in Emilia Romagna, Luigi Malnati, said, “this is one of the most important and interesting mosaics in northern Italy. It stands out for its size, design and refined technique.”
Discovery News was told by Renta Curina, the archaeologist in charge of the dig, “The size and design of the mosaic pavement suggest that it formed the floor of a huge room. We believe this was the residence of a wealthy Roman,”
Man chops his aunt’s hand off after claims of witchcraft
Digirikani resident Kwekwe Tayari is receiving treatment in the Coast Provincial General Hospital after her nephew and lodger severed her hand with a type of machete known as a panga.
Tayari’s nephew had previously threatened violence, blaming his poor health on her witchcraft. On Saturday he attacked her and her son, Ramadhan Tayari, who attempted to rescue her before fleeing the scene.
Mombasa police have launched a manhunt.
Monster washes up on Croyde beach
Could the corpse of a sea lion be responsible for a mysterious skeleton discovered on a beach in Croyde, North Devon in the UK? This Is North Devon describes how a member of the public contacted Brauton police after she discovered the strange beast. Described as being the size of a calf but with canine […]
Teacher cursed to hide his shoes
Kenyan newspaper The Standard has the story of a teacher called Ngowa who may have been cursed by his ex-girlfriend.
Ngowa left Mombasa, his girlfriend and their child behind in August in order to take up a teaching role in a school in Central Province.
Enraged his ex-partner threatened to strike him insane with a curse.
Derby’s City General brings in exorcist to fight the hospital ghost
The new City General hospital in Derby has an old problem – a ghost. The hospital, which is about to be renamed the Royal Hospital, is built on the site of the original City General. Staff have reported a black-clad figure in a cloak roaming the wards.
The Sun has been told that there have been dozens of sightings of the apperation in recent weeks.
“Several have seen a male figure cloaked from had to toe in black darting between rooms and through walls – especially in departments near the morgue.
