The Golden Age of Timbuktu: Africa’s Forgotten Jewel
Let’s dive in the fascinating story of the Golden Age of Timbuktu.
Qanats: The OG Water Delivery System Since 1000 BCE
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.
Embrace Absurdity: Lessons from a Rock and a Hard Place
Explore the paradox of existence through Albert Camus' lens, where the absurdity of Sisyphus’ eternal struggle reveals profound lessons about acceptance and freedom.
More Than Meets the Eye: Symbolism and Realism in the “Arnolfini Portrait”
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.
PLATO’S ALLEGORY OF THE CAVE: THE PRISON OF PERCEPTION
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?
Madame Blavatsky on the Views of the Theosophists
Mme Blavatsky on the views of the Theosophists: The Spiritualist magazine, London, February 8, 1878
Sacred stones: The ancient wonders of BeglikTash
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.
Nikolay Rainov:MYSTICISM AND LACK OF FAITH
Mysticism and lack of faith. A speech by Bulgarian writer Nikolay Rainov, at an event held by the Bulgarian Theosophical society.
The Dance of controversy
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.
Brushstrokes of violence: Artists’ Portrayals of War
Before photography became widespread and could capture events for a broad audience, the responsibility of illustrating significant moments fell to artists - painters and sculptors.
The Self-Made Emperor: A Coronation Like No Other
Let’s dive into the interesting details of the coronation of France’s self-made Emperor.
A story of nepotism and Romanticism in 19th century France
The Medusa, a frigate of the French navy, embarked on its last voyage in 1816. The events that followed, inspired one of the most famous artworks of Romanticism.
Power and Art: The legacy of the Medici family in renaissance art and architecture
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.
“What is truth?”
An article, published in “Lucifer” magazine, LONDON, FEBRUARY 15TH, 1888.
The romantic history of Genghis-Khan, the conqueror of asia
An article, published in “Lucifer. A Theosophical Magazine”, London, Volume II, March 1888 – August 1888.
An Introduction to Theosophy: Key Concepts
Theosophy, a spiritual movement that seeks to explore the deeper aspects of existence and the mysteries of the universe, has intrigued and inspired individuals for over a century.
Memento Mori: Remember that you must die
Memento Mori: Remember that you must die.