Pearl divers in Kuwait used to make music with a complex rhythmic pattern, but when Kuwait banned pearl diving in 1955, the music stopped with it. That captured the imagination of Ghazi Faisal ...

They dive as deep as 30 metres to collect abalone, shells and agar-agar. After World War II there were 6109 ama divers in the area; today about 1300 still live and work in the region. "Young women don ...

Amid this growing concern, one ancient remedy from Japan has resurfaced with remarkable promise. A Natural Breakthrough Rooted in Ancient Japanese Culture Neuro-Thrive is a cognitive enhancement ...

Apr. 14, 2025 — Wealth inequality began shaping human societies more than 10,000 years ago, long before the rise of ancient empires or the invention of writing. That's according to a new study ...

The Japanese art form of ikebana dates back to ancient times and has evolved through the centuries. “Ikebana is about beauty and connecting with nature,” says Alter. “It’s not defined by a ...

The ancient Japanese art of brewing a fragrant alcoholic drink from rice is being reinterpreted by Atsuo Sakurai in an unlikely setting By Richard Grant Photographs by Pete McBride In the old ...

This fair event is organized by the Japan Pearl Promotion Society as an exhibition and business meeting chance for buyers not only in Japan but also from overseas. In Kobe, where many pearl businesses ...

and Rota — has been named #2 Best Overseas Diving Area Overseas at the Marine Diving Awards 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. The islands also placed #3 in the “First Overseas Destination” category. Marine Diving ...

A mysterious underwater structure off the coast of Japan has some experts wondering if we've seriously underestimated ancient civilizations. Known as the Yonaguni Monument, 82 feet (24.99 meters) ...

(Mainichi/Yasuhiro Okawa) NARA -- A new building inspired by an ancient Japan palace was recently completed here at Manyo Botanical Garden on the grounds of the iconic Kasugataisha Shrine ...