Ships from Ben-Hur by Fong Sam Prop-making is not what it used to be. Computers and CGI changed everything. However, when you see a prop from the old days, you can’t help but acknowledge the craftsmanship that was employed in those times. We currently have 19 filming miniature ships from both the 1925 and 1956 Ben-Hur films. The same ships were used in both productions. They ..
The Other Wise Man From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia First edition (publ. Harper & Brothers) The Story of the Other Wise Man is a short novel or long short story by Henry van Dyke. It was initially published in 1895[1][2] and has been reprinted many times since then, including a "centennial edition" published in 1996 by Ballantyne Books.[3] Contents 1 Story2 Other versions3..
The Star of Bethlehem What was the Star of Bethlehem and what did the wise men or Magi actually see?! Well, to be honest no one really knows! But there are many theories including comets, super novas, a conjunctions of planets or something entirely supernatural! (An angel with a flashlight?!?!) There are only 12 verses in the Bible about the wise men and the star! What the Bibl..
All About the Wise Men The visit of the Wise Men; journeys, political intrigue and not a stable in sight! The Story in the BibleThe History behind the Story The Story in the Bible After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, 'Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the ..
Parthian and Sassanian satraps In the Parthian Empire, the king's power rested on the support of noble families who ruled large estates, and supplied soldiers and tribute to the king. City-states within the empire enjoyed a degree of self-government, and paid tribute to the king. Administration of the Sassanid Empire was considerably more centralized than that of the Parthian E..
Bundahishn From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Part of a series on Zoroastrianism The Faravahar, believed to be a depiction of a fravashi Primary topics Ahura MazdaZarathustraaša (asha) / artaPersia/Iran Angels and demons Amesha Spentas · YazatasAhuras · DaevasAngra Mainyu Scripture and worship AvestaGathas · YasnaVendidad · VisperadYashts · Khordeh AvestaAb-Zo..
Saoshyant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Part of a series on Zoroastrianism The Faravahar, believed to be a depiction of a fravashi Primary topics Ahura MazdaZarathustraaša (asha) / artaPersia/Iran Angels and demons Amesha Spentas · YazatasAhuras · DaevasAngra Mainyu Scripture and worship AvestaGathas · YasnaVendidad · VisperadYashts · Khordeh AvestaAb-Zoh..
Jamshedi Nauroz: May you be happy and prosper this New Year, wish Parsis and people of Iranian descent By Frayan Doctor / Rabia Ali Published: March 21, 2012 37SHARES Share Tweet Email The dastarkhwan can hold seven foods beginning with ‘sh’ in Persian, which are ‘sharab’ or wine, ‘shakar’ or sugar, ‘shir’ or milk, ‘shirin berenjor’ or sweet meat, ‘shirin..
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