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Rise of the Mauryan Empire
By the fourth century BC, India had emerged as a nation of 16 autonomous states, with the Mauryan Empire, founded by Chandragupta Maurya, rising as the dominant force. Under Chandragupta and his successors, the empire expanded...
Weird History
Behind the Scenes of 'Nirvana Unplugged'
Nirvana’s MTV Unplugged in New York was never meant to be a big deal. It was a lark, an afterthought, something recorded in roughly an hour that the band didn’t plan to release. It was ultimately Nirvana’s final album, giving fans one of...
Weird History
The Feud Between Guns N Roses and Nirvana
Even before Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift, rock and roll feuds tore both bands and fans apart. The transition from big hair in the late '80s to dirty hair in the early '90s created one of the most memorable rock beefs in history:...
Religion for Breakfast
Who was the Buddha?
In this episode we examine the topic: Who was the Buddha?
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Buddhism | 5 MINUTES
With half a billion followers, the world’s fourth largest religion is Buddhism, a faith or philosophy that aims to overcome suffering and achieve a state of inner peace and wisdom called Nirvana. It was founded by the followers of...
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GettyImages Week In Review 12/18/2013
Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Juliette Lewis, Abigail Breslin, Ewan McGregor, Dermot Mulroney, June Squibb, Helen Mirren, Jerry Bruckheimer, Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell, James Marsden, Meagan...
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GettyImages Celebrity News - 12/17/2013
Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Juliette Lewis, Abigail Breslin, Ewan McGregor, Dermot Mulroney, June Squibb, Kim Basinger, Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Kevin Hart, James Marsden, Rita Ora, Simon Cowell, Lauren Silverman, Miley...
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Reclining Buddha of Wat Lokaya Sutha in Ayutthaya, Thailand (Ayutthaya historical park )
Time lapse of Reclining Buddha of Wat Lokaya Sutha in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
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Reclining Buddha of Wat Lokaya Sutha in Ayutthaya, Thailand (Ayutthaya historical park )
Time lapse of Reclining Buddha of Wat Lokaya Sutha in Ayutthaya, Thailand.
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Interview with Curt Kirkwood on his new album 'Snow'
Curt KirkwoodOn his personal connection with Nirvana and how The Meat Puppets were different than other bands and how being an artist allows him to meet people he would have otherwise not have met at the Interview with Curt Kirkwood on...
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gold leaf stick to a buddha statue
a devout buddhist glued a gold leaf to a Buddha statue