In the Temple, Antiochus sets up an idol of Zeus, the "abomination of desolation" (1:54). Mattathias, a zealous Jewish priest, refuses to partake of the pagan sacrifice which is being forced on him.

The English We Speak is your chance to catch up on the very latest English words and phrases. In under 3 minutes, we help you stay ahead of the pack by giving you 'must have' phrases that you can ...

Prayagraj authorities will enforce a No Vehicle Zone in the Mela area and the city from 11 February 2025 for the Maghi Purnima snan at the Mahakumbh. Only essential and emergency vehicles are ...

The unlikely pairing promises many twists and turns. Released on Feb. 7, Desolation Row is a crime-romance, packed with action and intrigue offering philosophical commentary about the student body of ...

Seth Poppel, a lifelong collector, is the media’s go-to guy for yearbooks of the stars—from Patti Smith (“Class Clown”) to Ruth Bader Ginsburg (“twirler”) to Leonardo DiCaprio (“Most ...

An innovative organoid model mirrors the pancreas' complexity, generating all three key cell types to explore development and possible regeneration.

US President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine might eventually become part of Russia, ahead of Vice President JD Vance's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump emphasized that future ...