The term “bardic tradition” refers to the cultural, judicial, scientific, artistic, and religious institutional systems of Celtic and pre-Celtic peoples of Europe, dating back to at least the 7th century BCE. Records of this tradition can be found in the writings of Greek and Roman historians around the 1st century BCE. They mention three different … Read more
Give thanks to the flame for its light, but don’t forget the one who holds the torch and stands in the shadows, unwavering in patience. Rabindranat Tagore, The Passing Birds The sight of a lit oil lamp is an image that creates reflections of light, warmth, beauty, and hope in us, which continue to accompany … Read more
A Centenary of Discovery There are extraordinary events that, with their significance, divide history into time before and after them. The discovery of the tomb of the previously unknown, prematurely deceased pharaoh Tutankhamun certainly belongs among the most famous. Of all the Egyptian wonders, the legendary Valley of the Kings’ tombs arouses the most imagination. … Read more
The word tradition comes from the Latin trans + dare: to hand over or transmit. It refers to the transfer of experiences that are at the foundations of every organized civilization. Today, however, tradition has become synonymous with something that is old-fashioned and outdated, merely an interesting remnant of the past that needs to be … Read more
The Mexican plateau is a land of volcanoes and lakes, desert areas and fertile valleys. The Valley of Mexico is located in the southern part of the plateau, at an altitude of about 2200 meters above sea level, surrounded by mountains of volcanic origin whose altitude reaches up to 5000 meters. This area has been … Read more
In the Thermopylae gorge, in 480 BC, one of the greatest historical dramas took place. King Leonidas and three hundred of the finest knights of Sparta achieved a heroic act of defending humanity and freedom. With their lives and actions, they left a deep mark in eternity, which is reminded by one of the most … Read more
The greatest religious, artistic, commercial, and general urban center of Central America ever discovered is the magnificent metropolis of Teotihuacán. Located in the heart of the Mexican highlands, Teotihuacán extended its dominant influence throughout the entire so-called classical period, spreading hundreds of kilometers to areas that are now part of Guatemala and Honduras, integrating with … Read more
Throughout history, people have always known that the Sun is the source of life and that it directly affects our spirit and our growth and development. By studying the astronomical orientations of many temples left behind by our ancestors all over the world, experts have confirmed that they are related to the movement of the … Read more
Ancient Egypt has always been mysterious and incomprehensible to the mentality of Western civilization. One important reason for this is the long time span between the collapse of the Egyptian civilization and the beginning of the development of the first civilization on European soil. Although the Egyptian state formally lasted until Cleopatra’s death in 30 … Read more
Ninth year after Christ, Teutoburg Forest, cold, foggy German land and two armies… three mighty Roman legions scattered defeated by a barbarian alliance of Germanic tribes, led by Arminius, a German prince who had spent most of his life as a Roman. Imperial eagles, the legions’ treasures, are captured. Upon hearing the news, Emperor Octavian … Read more
