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A Flamboyant Con Man, a Mysterious Sovereign...Who Exactly Was Prester John?

In 1165, Prester John, a Christian monarch of immense power, introduces himself as the saviour of the Christian world. But ...
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How Anuradhapura’s ancient monastic complex altered the course of Buddhism in Sri Lanka

Over time, Abhayagiri diverged from the Mahavihara’s orthodox principles and evolved as a distinct and cosmopolitan centre of ...