22 Apr 2020 Ancient Sharks and Crocodiles’ Nemesis: Man By Aaronne Colagrossi History & Tradition 0 Since ancient times, people have feared sharks and crocodiles. But how long have these two species actually been on earth and how did they evolve? Crocodiles and sharks have one thing in common: the fact that they have remained completely unchanged... Read More
17 Apr 2020 The First Prophets: Inside The Minds Of The World’s Oldest Religious Founders By Jonathon Perrin History & Tradition, Philosophy & Spirituality 0 "Let us be quiet, that we may hear the whispers of the gods." This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson hints at the subjective experience of religious revelation - the revealing of a higher truth to a messenger by a supernatural deity. Religion is one of... Read More
15 Apr 2020 Who Wrote The Bible? By jim willis History & Tradition 0 Considering the fact that the Bible is the bestselling book of all time with several copies in many homes, one would get diverse responses to the question: Who wrote the Bible? Many Jews, Christians, and Muslims will answer, ‘God’. Others will... Read More
06 Apr 2020 Was Alexander the Great Entombed In Venice In Disguise As St Mark? By Andrew Michael Chugg History & Tradition 2 The Venetians themselves tell how in 828 AD two of their merchants, Tribunus and Rusticus, fetched a mummy from Alexandria in Egypt, which was said to contain the corpse of St Mark the Evangelist. This event they call the Translazione and it led... Read More
27 Mar 2020 Vox Populi: Ancient Gossip of the Talking Statues of Rome By Roberto Volterri History & Tradition 0 Medieval Italy gave birth to the most talented sculptors, such as Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Rome hosts some of the most famous sculptures such as the Pieta, Moses, David and the busts of several popes. However, there is a collection... Read More