Today marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere - a celestial event steeped in ancient traditions and vibrant celebrations around the world.

Step back 5,000 years into the Heart of Neolithic Orkney

China’s Terracotta Warriors and the Secrets They Guard

Over the centuries, the Ipatiev Monastery has become renowned not only for its architectural splendor but also for its pivotal role in history.

In the fourth book of his Histories, Herodotus recounts the life of Zalmoxis, the mythical god worshiped by the Thracian Getae tribe.

Nestled in the vast deserts of Saudi Arabia, Mada’in Salih stands as a testament to the ancient Nabatean civilization, carved magnificently into rose-red cliffs.

In the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, thousands of years before modern courts or constitutions, a bold new vision for society was taking shape.

Let’s dive in the fascinating story of the Golden Age of Timbuktu.

Picture this: some 3,000 years ago, ancient engineers figured out how to deliver water across miles of bone-dry land—no pumps, no electricity, just pure underground brilliance.

Explore the paradox of existence through Albert Camus' lens, where the absurdity of Sisyphus’ eternal struggle reveals profound lessons about acceptance and freedom.

Imagine that you’re in a fancy 15th-century room, dressed in fancy clothes, standing next to your spouse, and casually posing for a portrait that’s about to make art history.

Imagine spending your entire life bound by chains, neck and feet, inside a dark cave. Your only view is a blank wall, where shadows of objects are cast in front of you. To you, these shadows represent the entirety of reality, the only world you've ever known. But could you even begin to conceive that there is something beyond these flickering images?

Mme Blavatsky on the views of the Theosophists: The Spiritualist magazine, London, February 8, 1878

A place as captivating, as it is mysterious, BeglikTash is a Thracian sanctuary that dates back to the 14th century BCE. This enigmatic site, steeped in history and mythology, offers a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual life of the Thracians.

Mysticism and lack of faith. A speech by Bulgarian writer Nikolay Rainov, at an event held by the Bulgarian Theosophical society.

In the heart of Paris, l’Opéra Garnier stands as a masterpiece of architectural splendor. Yet, hidden within its opulent façade is a copy of a sculpture that became a focal point of both opulence and controversy.

Before photography became widespread and could capture events for a broad audience, the responsibility of illustrating significant moments fell to artists - painters and sculptors.

Let’s dive into the interesting details of the coronation of France’s self-made Emperor.

Central to the flourishing of art during the Renaissance was the Medici family, a powerful and wealthy dynasty from Florence, whose patronage of the arts became instrumental in the shaping of this era.