Where There Is Art, There Is Hope with Birds, Butterflies, and Bunnies

Selva Ozelli

14 Jul 2026

I want to thank Hunt Slonem for giving me, giving the world his artistic vision that conveys the innate joy and healing power of the natural world, using his art to reflect the divine beauty found within everyday creatures that is rooted in the spiritual celebration of nature, biodiversity, and transformation.

'Their story is our story': Pigeons and humans, 3,500 years together

Tired Earth

12 Jul 2026

The common pigeon—or rock dove—originally came from the Mediterranean region. Genomic analysis has shown that today's city-dwellers are closely related to wild doves from the Middle East.

10 strategic messages of a leader's funeral ceremony

Tired Earth

12 Jul 2026

When a major national figure passes, the funeral ceremony often transcends its immediate emotional and ritualistic purpose, becoming a powerful instrument of political and social communication. This was precisely the case with the recent funeral of a senior national leader—an event that evolved into a multi-layered phenomenon with profound political, social, and geopolitical implications.

Grand Ayatollah Sistani Issues Fatwa: Dumping Waste in Rivers Is Religiously Forbidden

Tired Earth

12 Jul 2026

A top Islamic cleric declares polluting waterways a sin, warning offenders face both religious and legal liability for public harm.