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The western civilisation has cast significant influences worldwide over centuries. This article would take a short trip through its various impacts on other cultures. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
Rome has been synonymous with mythology since the birth of civilisation. Few places around the world conjure such colourful legends. Since the dawn of time itself, Rome has appeared to have had a say in almost everything that has occurred. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
We humans are a territorial bunch. We have reached the point in our civilisation that we don't mark our space the same way as our animals do, but still, we love nothing more than individualizing the things we use every day and making them our own.
A leading post-impressionist artist, Paul Gauguin's work and life reached one of its most significant turning points when he migrated to the idyllic setting of French Polynesia in the South Pacific. Much in the same vein as many modern backpackers, Gauguin's trip into the 118-island archipelago was motivated by a desire to get away from the complex and crowded life of western civilisation. Related Article Tags: , , ,
No country has such famous myths and Greece. Discover the sights behind the stories whilst walking in Greece. The cradle of Western civilisation, Greece is a destination that mixes the myth with the modern, spectacular landscapes with ancient ruins. It is home to some of the most important ancient sights in the entire world, and walking in Greece is the best way to experience these remarkable places up close.
The first inhabitants of the Dubai area were famous for trading and the archaelogical finds date back to 3000BC and the Bronze Age Magan civilisation. Islam was brought to the area by the Umayyads, who came to Dubai in the 6th cenury AD.
For 3,000 years Rome has stood at the forefront of civilisation. The might of the Roman Empire brought great wealth and prosperity to the city and its allies. Rome became a treasure trove of extravagant architecture and monuments. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,
Shamanic healing describes in essence a group of processes that has been practised throughout the millennia, and throughout every civilisation in the world, which entails for a shaman to travel in non-ordinary realms (quantum realms, other worlds, dreamtime, etc.) and there, to make changes, learn about the nature of the problem and to bring back resolutions. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Logistics can outweigh almost any other consideration in a military situation, so always understand the logistics before deciding your strategy.
Long before the advent of a written history, the elders of ancient civilisations used stories to teach the new generation... Related Article Tags: , , , ,
The elusive jaguar is said to be one of the hardest animals in the world to spot. However, that doesn't stop millions of people from trying to catch a glimpse of one when walking Peru's jungles. Even during the Incan civilisation the jaguar was seen as a symbol of strength with the scary creator god, Apaec, donning jaguar heads and snakes to show off his machoism. Both feared and revered, spotting a jaguar whilst walking Peru is an experience that you definitely won't forget...
The medicinal herbs play an important role in curing people from various ailments including stress. Stress is supposed to be a major force in repudiating the will of a person. Stress is a major backdrop which limits the functioning of any person. A person might be successful but may not be able to take decisions just because he may be under stress. History is also replete manifestations of past by the studies of herbs in civilisation of china.
Chinese Professor Xie Zhenghui, of the Chinese Academy of Sciences International Centre for Climate and Environmental Sciences has thrown a spanner into the UN summit on global warming by noting that during previous historic periods of warming, China has prospered. China has been taking notes and records of climate changes for centuries, with existing archives going back 3,500 years. Related Article Tags: , , ,
The true origins of the game now called golf have been hotly debated over the years, as throughout history almost every civilisation has played some form of game with a club and a ball. Various competing ideas have been put forward as to its initial derivation and over the years there have been many different ways to play. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Ayurveda is the oldest surviving comprehensive medical science in the world. The term is derived from its ancient Sanskrit roots - 'Ayus' which stands for life and 'Ved' which symbolizes knowledge. Ayurveda offers a rich, comprehensive outlook to a healthy life and its origins go back nearly 5000 years. To when it was expounded and practiced by the same spiritual rishimunis, who laid the foundations of the Vedic civilisation in India, by organising the fundamentals of life into proper systems. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,
Can dream interpretation be a valid method for self-growth? This article is an explanation to this question. Related Article Tags: , ,
Would you like a 10 minute system that helps you organize life in every important area through a 7 step formula? Professional Organizer Nathan Shaw details it here in this article.
Seeing an orbital image of planet Earth at night you immediately become aware of two things. Firstly, how much energy is used to maintain the human experiment; secondly, how inequitably it is distributed around the globe. As James Lovelock recently observed, "civilisation is energy-intensive" yet the real energy that is involved in human existence cannot be seen as easily as the orbital photo of our nightly planet suggests. Related Article Tags: , , ,
Leather has always been one of the most important natural materials known to man and, even in this age of innovation and technology, leather’s universal appeal, durability and versatility is unsurpassed. There is no other material out there, natural or synthetic, that can compete with the strength of leather that is at the same time soft and supple to the touch, making it the ideal material for a range of purposes. Related Article Tags: , , , , , ,
Aesop probably couldn't read or write, so who wrote his fables? Are "Aesop's Fables" actually Aesop's at all? Related Article Tags: , , , ,
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