How common is it that we come across an accidental discovery? There are discoveries that span hundreds of years and the majority have all been on purpose. The remaining, however, were accidents that someone happened to come by out of … Continue reading Accidental Discoveries: The Unexpected Wonders from the Past
The world is home to millions of symbols. Symbols could be signs, marks or words that signify a deeper meaning than what meets the eye. Going beyond what is simply visible, symbols create links between otherwise completely different concepts, enable … Continue reading The Importance of Ancient Symbols and Their Meanings
Storytelling, the act of communicating fact and fiction to an audience, is as old as time itself. This comes in the form of myths and legends, as well as histories and culture. All around us, we can see our daily … Continue reading Anthropology: Storytelling and Narrative Anthropology
The word trojan is often referred to as “a native of or inhabitant of troy”. In today’s era, its known as Trojan Virus or simply Trojan. This is a type of malware which misleads the users of computer of its … Continue reading History and Origin of the Trojan Virus Name
Many people are fascinated with the rise and fall of Ancient Greek and Rome. Known as some of the greatest cities, and eventually empires, they have been a fascinating subject of study. Historians have studied their rulings for decades, but … Continue reading Anthropology: Greco-Roman Culture and its Influence on Modern Society
Walking in the city of Athens can be a peculiar experience. If you look up, there is a high chance you will see the remnants of the ancient city where western philosophical thought was born and havens for the Olympus … Continue reading Exarcheia: An Artistic and Political Neighborhood of Resistance in the Hellenic city of Athens
Have you ever imagined what could be the lowest point of the Earth? The Dead Sea would be the answer. Rather calling it a salty lake would be appropriate. The percentage of the salt content of other water bodies is about eight … Continue reading The Dead Sea: A Body of Water With Multiple Properties
It is believed that well before human consciousness was discovered, humans relied on the word of the Gods as the voice inside their heads. Gods have played a huge role in human life since the beginning of time. People’s faith … Continue reading Anthropology: A Look At Greco-Roman Civilization through Theater and the Performing Arts
The question seems absurd or even disrespectful on its surface. The hallowed names of Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Botticelli, Caravaggio, and others inform every student of art and art history. Leonardo’s Mona Lisa portrait, which is a mere 30 x … Continue reading Scientific Reason Behind Why Renaissance Statues are White