Saint Simeon Church reopens ((via SWNS) An outstanding piece of early Christian history has reopened to visitors in northern Syria. It will offer a fresh opportunity to explore an ancient religious complex that has survived natural calamities like earthquakes, wars and centuries of changes. The Deir Samaan Citadel, associated with Saint Simeon the Stylite and…

Before children, couples may have spent hours discussing their dreams, sharing gossip, talking about work or laughing over something silly. After children, those conversations can become increasingly rare. Their communication may still be constant, but it is mostly practical. Who will pick up the child? What needs to be bought? When is the next school…

Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh (Photo via Canva) Vincent van Gogh was born on 30 March 1853 in the Netherlands. He was a Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, famous today for his choice of expressive colours and use of brushwork unique to him.Today, as soon as we see The Starry Night, we recognise that it belongs…