Stories
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A history of twins in science
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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Tripping for spiritualism and science
Getting high in the name of religion or creativity has been practised for centuries. Now it seems hallucinogenics could help treat mental illnesses too.
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Reassuring ghosts and haunted houses
Explore the perversely comforting appeal of a ghost in the house.
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Natural eating in Jamaica and the Caribbean
Riaz Phillips is passionate about the Jamaican food he grew up with and plant-based Caribbean food he came to later, like roti, baiganee and vegan stews and curries. Here he explores the origins and surging popularity of these natural ‘health foods’.
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Religion and state in Iran, 1785-1906 : the role of the ulama in the Qajar period / by Hamid Algar.
Algar, Hamid, 1940-Date: 1969- Books
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Religion and politics in contemporary Iran : clergy-state relations in the Pahlavī period / Shahrough Akhavi.
Akhavi, Shahrough, 1940-Date: [1980], ©1980- Books
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The memorial of the state of England, In Vindication of the Queen, the church, and the Administration: design'd To rectify the mutual Mistakes of Protestants, And to unite their Affections in Defence of our Religion and Liberty.
Toland, John, 1670-1722.Date: 1705- Books
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Considerations on the state of the world with regard to the theory of religion, in three parts. I. Want of Universality in Natural and Reveled Religion, no just Objection against either. II. The Scheme of Divine Providence with regard to the Time and Manner of the several Dispensations of Reveled Religion, more especially the Christian. III. The Progress of Natural Religion and Science, or the continual Improvement of the World in general. Being the Substance of some Sermons preach'd before the University of Cambridge. By Edmund Law, M. A. Archdeacon of Carlisle.
Law, Edmund, 1703-1787.Date: MDCCXLV. [1745]- Books
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Considerations on the state of the world with regard to the theory of religion, in three parts. I. Want of Universality in Natural and Reveal'd Religion, no just Objection against either. II. The Scheme of Divine Providence with regard to the Time and Manner of the several Dispensations of Reveal'd Religion, more especially the Christian. III. The Progress of Natural Religion and Science, or the continual Improvement of the World in general. The second edition enlarg'd. To which is added A Discourse upon the Life and Character of Christ. By Edmund Law, D. D. Archdeacon of Carlisle.
Law, Edmund, 1703-1787.Date: MDCCXLIX. [1749]