https://qoto.org/@bibliolater/112361737170719247 bibliolater@qoto.org - "Incense spheres discovered in Tang hoards, which are the earliest artefacts found to date, reveal multicultural origins upon close examination. Persian and Sogdian silversmith elements, Buddhist ideas and Syriac Christian liturgical practices, may all have left their traces on the making of the object."

Fang, F. X. (2024). Scent, Art and Astronomy: New Light on Tang Incense Spheres and Their Global Connections. The Medieval History Journal, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/09719458231226000

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"Incense spheres discovered in Tang hoards, which are the earliest artefacts found to date, reveal multicultural origins upon close examination. Persian and Sogdian silversmith elements, Buddhist ideas and Syriac Christian liturgical practices,...

Does the world has a 100 years cycle for fascism and stupidity taking over the nations?

Most countries turning into full fascist states and our democratic values being destroyed, one by one in every corner of the planet.

The nuclear powered nation of India turning fascist should be an alarm for everyone in the world. But sadly we are driven by for profit corporations rather than political leaders and India is one of the key nations in their plans to dominate the world economics. No matter how extreme right it turns.

#India #Democracy #Politics #Fascism #Modi #Asia

NHK reports that #Tsunami alerts have been issued for ALL Okinawa (#Japan) and Ryukyu Prefecture Islands following the M7.5 Earthquake in #ROC/ #Taiwan!

Some sources warning of a 3M high tsunami.

Hopefully it's not true.

#Asia

Prepare to be wowed by the incredible Hua Moa banana!
Origin: Southeast Asia.
- Appearance: Large, green, elongated.
-Flavor: Sweeter and creamier than Cavendish.
- Nutrition: High in potassium, vitamin C, and fiber.
- Uses: Eaten fresh, in smoothies, or baked.

#Fruits #Bananas #Asia #Nature #Food #Amazing

The Vampire Ball is Over

We may also speak of a “blood orgy.”

#RT:

The #era of #Western #elites being able to #exploit other #nations and other #peoples across the #world is coming to an #end, Russian President #VladimirPutin said in an exclusive interview published by Rossiya 1 and RIA Novosti on Wednesday.

The president stated that over the past few centuries, the so-called “golden billion” has grown accustomed to being able to “fill their bellies with human flesh and their pockets with money” as they have been “parasitizing” other peoples in #Africa, #Asia, and #LatinAmerica.

”But they must understand that the vampire ball is ending,” #Putin said.

He added that the citizens of the aforementioned regions, which have been continuously exploited by the West over the past 500 years, have started to associate #Russia’s #struggle for #sovereignty with “their own aspirations for sovereignty and independent development.”

That is definitely happening.

It might even be the single most important upshot of the #Ukraine war, when we look back on it in history.

Russia has become the standard bearer of #resistance against the #EvilEmpire...

The Vampire Ball is Over - Daily Stormer

I love the imagery of a vampire ball. We may also speak of a

NATO is pushing the Russia-Ukraine conflict toward a ‘world war’

#NATO is #pushing the #Russia - #Ukraine #conflict toward a ‘ #world #war ’ #global #expansion #Warsaw #Pact #Cold #War #China #Taiwan #Asia #WWIII

NATO is pushing the Russia-Ukraine conflict toward a ‘world war’ - Global Times

#ISIS haa stepped up their disgusting criminal activities in the shadows of #Israel, #US, #UK and Europe war with axis of resistance.

The emboldened ISIS is gaining power and popularity in most places in west #Asia and north and central Africa.

It's really sad and upsetting to see that once again (just like Obama's time) these extremists are surging while the US is bombing and killing the people who defeated them last time in #Yemen, #Iraq and #Syria to safeguard the ongoing genocide in #Gaza and their illegal and immoral occupation in Syria and Iraq.

Explosive kills school children in north-east #Nigeria

At least six people, some of them school children, have been killed in north-east Nigeria by an explosive device which they had mistaken for scrap metal.

Police and local officials in Borno state said the blast occurred in a building at an Islamic school on Saturday.

Reports say pupils often collect and sell the metal to local communities.

Despite a ban on the practice, scavenging for scrap is still common in the area, which is plagued by Islamist violence.

In Pakistan’s elections, the Lord of the Rings is showing his wrath

He has decided to decimate the former governing party, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. And no one will stop him.#Opinions #Elections #ImranKhan #Politics #Asia #Pakistan
In Pakistan’s elections, the Lord of the Rings is showing his wrath

In Pakistan’s elections, the Lord of the Rings is showing his wrath

He has decided to decimate the former governing party, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf. And no one will stop him.

Pakistan’s Imran Khan is in political ruin. He’s partly to blame

The former PM's supporters portray him solely as the victim, but refuse to accept that he blundered too.#Opinions #Elections #ImranKhan #Politics #Asia #Pakistan
Pakistan’s Imran Khan is in political ruin. He’s partly to blame

Pakistan’s Imran Khan is in political ruin. He’s partly to blame

The former PM’s supporters portray him solely as the victim, but refuse to accept that he blundered too.

India’s Ayodhya wakes up to harsh realities after Modi’s Ram temple event

As devotees stream in, residents say small town in one of India's poorest states lacks infrastructure to host millions.#Features #BusinessandEconomy #Politics #Religion #Asia #India
India’s Ayodhya wakes up to harsh realities after Modi’s Ram temple event

‘Can’t handle’: India’s Ayodhya struggles amid Ram temple tourist boom

As devotees stream in, residents say small town in one of India’s poorest states lacks infrastructure to host millions.

Rolex to diamonds: What’s landed Pakistan’s Imran Khan a 14-year jail term?

The ex-PM denies he profited from the sale of 'state gifts' but prosecution says their value was concealed.#Courts #ImranKhan #Politics #Asia #Pakistan
Rolex to diamonds: What’s landed Pakistan’s Imran Khan a 14-year jail term?

Rolex to diamonds: What’s landed Pakistan’s Imran Khan a 14-year jail term?

The ex-PM denies he profited from the sale of ‘state gifts’ but prosecution says their value was concealed.

How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India

Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.#Economy #BusinessandEconomy #FinancialMarkets #Houthis #InternationalTrade #IsraelWaronGaza #Shipping #Asia #India
How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India

How escalating Red Sea crisis poses billions of dollars of risk for India

Houthi attacks on the Red Sea have forced shippers to avoid one of the world’s most crucial trade routes.

Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote

Days after its X account was blocked, Indians can no longer access the US-based website, which tracks hate crimes.#Censorship #Elections #Politics #Technology #Asia #India #UnitedStates #US&Canada
Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote

Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote

Days after its X account was blocked, Indians can no longer access the US-based website, which tracks hate crimes.

What is the cypher case that led to jail term for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

Pakistan's former prime minister is jailed for 10 years in cypher case less than two weeks ahead of general elections.#Elections #ImranKhan #Asia #Pakistan
What is the cypher case that led to jail term for Pakistan’s Imran Khan?

What is the Cypher case in which ex-PM Imran Khan jailed for 10 years?

Pakistan’s former prime minister is jailed for 10 years in cypher case less than two weeks ahead of general elections.

At least 10 killed in overnight attack by Baloch rebels in Pakistan

Six members of a rebel armed group and four security officers killed in the overnight gun battle in the remote province.#Conflict #Military #Asia #Pakistan
At least 10 killed in overnight attack by Baloch rebels in Pakistan

At least 10 killed in overnight attack by Baloch rebels in Pakistan

Six members of a rebel armed group and four security officers killed in the overnight gun battle in the remote province.

Can Pakistan’s politicians break the military’s stranglehold?

Pakistan's political leaders have come together previously to bargain for more space in the system. But it's difficult.#Military #Asia #Pakistan
Can Pakistan’s politicians break the military’s stranglehold?

Can Pakistan’s politicians break the military’s stranglehold?

Pakistan’s political leaders have come together previously to bargain for more space in the system. But it’s difficult.

The Indian ‘lost tribe’ that wants to move to Israel, even ‘fight Hamas’

A small community in northeast India is trying to move to Israel, where they say their roots lie.#Economy #Features #IsraelWaronGaza #Religion #Asia #India
The Indian ‘lost tribe’ that wants to move to Israel, even ‘fight Hamas’

The Indian ‘lost tribe’ that wants to move to Israel, even ‘fight Hamas’

A small community in northeast India is trying to move to Israel, where they say their roots lie.

Chaos during Maldives parliament session

MPs went after each other, throwing punches, pulling hair and blowing toy trumpets during a session of parliament.#Newsfeed #ShowTypes #Government #Asia #Maldives
Chaos during Maldives parliament session

Chaos during Maldives parliament session

MPs went after each other, throwing punches, pulling hair and blowing toy trumpets during a session of parliament.

Two vessels freed following Somali pirate hijackings

The rise in pirate activity off Somalia suggests the impact of Gaza war continues to spread across the region.#Shipping #Africa #Asia #Iran #MiddleEast #Somalia #SriLanka
Two vessels freed following Somali pirate hijackings

Two vessels freed following Somali pirate hijackings

The rise in pirate activity off Somalia suggests the impact of Gaza war continues to spread across the region.

Iranian FM in Pakistan to mend ties following mutual air strikes

Tehran and Islamabad have moved to de-escalate amid high concern that the Gaza war could spill out across region.#Politics #Asia #Iran #MiddleEast #Pakistan
Iranian FM in Pakistan to mend ties following mutual air strikes

Iranian FM in Pakistan to mend ties following mutual air strikes

Tehran and Islamabad have moved to de-escalate amid high concern that the Gaza war could spill out across region.