Dating back to the 15th century, Turkish coffee is more than a cup of beverage. It is a symbol of friendship, a tool for fortune telling and an excuse for chit chatting.  What history tell us It ...

Who Are the Celts? Wales is one of the six Celtic nations that exist in modern times. For those who are curious, the other five are Brittany, Cornwall, Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. There ...

From the ancient Minotaur myth to Wes Ball’s Maze Runner … why are Labyrinths so powerful and comforting in confusing times? For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by mazes and ...

Have you ever heard about 'The Knitted Village' or anything like that? I am sure there is nothing in the world like Llwyngwril, absolutely remarkable small village in North Wales whose knitting mania ...

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 ...

The symbolic meaning behind a skull has evolved over the years and recently it’s morphed into a “cool” emblem tattooed on forearms, splashed across t-shirts, and painted on to printed, decorative ...

Official historical records suggest the first evidence of a soap-like substance harks back to 2800 BC. However, the confusion arises when it comes to this substance’s original inventor, with some ...

With the holiday season just around the corner, many people may wonder if and how Buddhism followers celebrate Christmas. This is an interesting question as Christmas is about celebrating the ...

Wales, also known as Cymru, is part of the United Kingdom and well-known for its rich history and culture. Wales is actually a fascinating country with mysteries around every corner. Having started ...

Nobody can avoid death because death is a reality. Rinkal Rudrawad  No one can cheat death, but for thousands of years, humankind has tried to elude decomposition. Whether we’re saving our bodies ...

A symbol of both Russian and German greatness, the Amber Room was the pride and joy of the House of Romanov. Its contents mysteriously disappeared during World War II and have never been found. In ...

After the World War I, Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party rose to power and influenced almost every aspect in the world. However, one of the more surprising aspects of Fuhrer's  arrival in power in 1933 ...

The power of divinity has been believed by numerous cultures since the ancient times. The origin of this planet and the origin of human race has been something, that the archeologists have always ...

The all-seeing eye or 'Eye of Providence' is a powerful esoteric symbol which is often misunderstood and misused today; few only know what it originally stood for. It symbolised a higher spiritual ...