In the 6th century, a prominent figure of the Arabian world was Duraid ibn al-Sima, equally renowned as a poet and as a desert warrior. Once, he led a military expedition into the mountains south of Mecca, towards the pastures of the Beni Kinana tribe. Upon reaching the top of a hill, Duraid and his … Read more
The most famous American poet, Emily Dickinson (1830 – 1886), only published seven poems during her lifetime, and that was anonymously. She lived a secluded life, rarely leaving the confines of her family home in Amherst, Massachusetts. In isolation, she dedicated herself to reading and writing, while maintaining a vibrant correspondence throughout her life. This … Read more
Simple refuge, a woodcut by Wang Meng from the 14th century during the Yuan dynasty. The inscription on it says: “This was painted by the Master of the Yellow Crane Mountain, Wang Meng, for the esteemed student of the Simple Refuge.” The most important characteristic of the Chinese garden, its irregular and organic form, emerged … Read more
Minerals in the mountains are like trees that have their roots, trunks, branches, and lots of leaves… Girolamo Cardano A precious stone that strongly marked ancient Chinese culture with its magical beauty and exceptional properties, and was equally valued in Egypt and among the people of Central America, was jade. When Spanish conquerors started bringing … 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
“Adopt the rhythm of nature: patience is its secret.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Nature always awakens in us a sense of awe and admiration with its unparalleled beauty, mysterious principles, and enigmatic laws that govern the universe.” “For ancient Greek philosophers, especially the pre-Socratics, it is said that they lived with a deep sense of this … Read more
(July 20, 1919 – January 11, 2008) The summit of Everest. An almost otherworldly beautiful place, endless silence, eternal snow and ice, gaping abysses, terrifying stormy winds, and air so thin that the human brain and lungs cannot function normally in it… As far as we know, it was first discovered by Sir Edmund Hillary … Read more
The Earth Day, observed by millions of people every April 22nd since 1970, aims to raise awareness and respect for the planet Earth and life on it. This is the largest organized environmental campaign to date, with the slogan “One Billion Acts of Green” emphasizing the importance of each individual’s personal contribution. Its goal is … Read more
