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Rose of Sharon (in Hebrew: חֲבַצֶּלֶת הַשָּׁרוֹן) is a biblical expression, though the identity of the plant referred to is unclear and is disputed among biblical scholars. It has become a common name for several species of flowering plants that are valued in different parts of the world.
Lasem batik is a coastal batik that developed through a cross-cultural exchange between native Javanese batik that were influenced by the Keraton motif, and the incorporation of foreign cultural aspects, particularly Chinese culture. Therefore, the Lasem Batik has a distinct look and is rich in Chinese and Javanese cultural subtleties.
In North America the name Rose of Sharon is applied to a species in a different order, Hibiscus syriacus. The common name of St. John's wort, which is used to describe plants of the entire genus, [9] arose from the old tradition of Hypericum plants being burned on the eve of St. John's Day, to stave off evil spirits.
Androsia is a type of textile produced by the Androsia Batik Factory on Andros Island, Bahamas.It is handmade and has been manufactured on Andros since 1973 by Bahamians. This type of fabric is considered one of Andros' national treasures and won the Silver Jubilee award in 1
The Central Intelligence Agency on Tuesday became the first major national security agency to offer so-called buyouts to its entire workforce, a CIA spokesperson and two other sources familiar ...
Rose of Sharon" is a sacred choral anthem composed by William Billings. It was first published in The Singing Master's Assistant (1778) as An Anthem, Solomons Songs, Chap 2 , [ 1 ] and was subsequently published in many early American tunebooks, including The Southern Harmony and The Sacred Harp .
Thomas was a financier and former hostage negotiator who married into the royal family when he wed Lady Gabriella, the daughter of Prince Michael and Princess Michael of Kent, in 2019. The couple ...
Are Rattlesnakes Common in California? The rattlesnakes in the video were under a home in Santa Rosa, California, which is in Sonoma County. Sonoma County is home to over 30 species of snakes, but ...