Archive for the 'Humanities' Category

Old Finds On Fire In The News

In the news today our archaeologists and scientists have been on fire with the findings of so many different kinds of old finds. I am referring to things that had been underground for millions of years. In a Greek dig, they unearthed a very old Neolithic household and some of its gear. In another find, […]

Not Hose Reels, Scots Reels!: Dances of the Scots Countryside

We’re all familiar with reels as tools, whether we’re talking about fishing reels, hose reels for fire fighting, or demo reels in the world of filmmaking or video art. But one use of the word “reel” that many of us have forgotten about is the tradition of the reel in dancing–one of the four […]

Caring For The Planet And Environment

Many vedic books teach individuals how to properly care for their environment and planet, which has been given as a gift. With proper care their environment and planet will continue to provide for them and for future generations with the food they eat to the water they drink.
The environment and planet have been created to […]

The Mystery of Edward Leedskalnin

The Coral Castle in Homestead Florida is one of the most mysterious structures of modern times. Constructed by one man, Edward Leedskalnin, this 1100 structure made of huge coral blocks were single handedly carved, moved, positioned by this 100 pound Latvian immigrant less than a hundred years ago. Although the Coral Castle itself […]

Fire Extinguisher Signs And The Age Of The Symbol

Symbols: from fire extinguisher signs to airline diagrams, they’re becoming a more and more common sight in our world. Some people consider the proliferation of the symbol to be a sign of declining literacy rates worldwide, and with them the decline of civilization in general.
But the rise of the symbol is […]

Who Was the Real Marcus Aurelius?

Archaeological excavations in southern Turkey recently brought to the surface a magnificent marble statue depicting Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Renowned as a popular leader of the empire during the second century, the discovery has prompted many to question: who exactly was Marcus Aurelius?
Hollywood most famously fictionalised the emperor in 2000 for Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning epic Gladiator, […]