There can be enormous variation between representations of Buddha. In part, this is because while people are most familiar with the historical Gautama Buddha, the various branches of Buddhism believe ...

The Celts and the Norse continue to have a powerful influence over us. In part, this is because those cultures played a pivotal role in making the western world what it would become. However, it ...

Wales has more castles per head than anywhere else in the world, there are actually more than 600 castles in the country. Some have been lived in continuously for a thousand years, while others are ...

Before the scientists have produced the first image of a black hole on 10 April 2019, shining a light on one of the universe’s great mysteries numerous artists tried to draw this phenomena for ...

Thirteen fossil bones and teeth excavated in a cave in the Philippines represent an enigmatic previously unknown human species, probably small in stature and possessing an unexpected mix of archaic ...

There can be no doubt about the fact that yoga is rooted in meditation, the chakras of life, and other concepts in Hinduism. However, the kind of modern yoga that is most popular in the west has been ...

Angels tend to be seen as intermediaries between humans and a higher power. In fact, it should be mentioned that the term "angel" comes from the Latin angelus, meaning "messenger." As such, it should ...

Ecuador is an amazing country especially for wildlife lovers. Most people will instantly connect Brazil with the Amazon Rainforest, but the largest habitat on this planet is bigger than just one ...

From Britain’s most beloved outlaw to the founder of all Turkic peoples, find out more about three historical figures whose existence remains up for debate. 1 - King Arthur. Knight Of Camelot We’ve ...

The Feng Shui concept is based on living in harmony with nature. As a result, there are common sense elements that will make your living or working space more serene and peaceful. The most important ...

Group of archaeologists in China have discovered a kind of alcoholic liquid, which they have named the "immortality potion", in a 2,000-year-old bronze jug buried in an ancient tomb during excavation ...

Obsidian has been seen as a magical material for centuries and centuries. This is unsurprising, seeing as how the volcanic glass shines with inner light, thus providing it with a mysterious allure ...

One of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe, Stonehenge, consists of a ring of standing stones, each about 4 metres high, 2.1 metres wide and weighing around ...

Our planet is full of ancient sites that modern archeology still can not satisfactorily explain. These breathtaking and mysterious ancient buildings and structures defy our ability to explain who ...

While many ladies concern the wearing of anklets just another fashion statement, there are some symbolic associations to the accessory. Do anklets mean anything? There are plenty of cases in ...