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When You look at this painting, what do YOU see?
Author: Dave ColeMarch 28, 2026
Is it just a depiction of a basket of rotting fruit? Or a philosophical discussion on the fragility of life? This painting is by one of the greatest artists of the Renaissance in Italy – Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, who depicted images of great realism with emphasis on tonal colour palette, using dark and light. [...]
Precision Engineering in Predynastic Egypt
Author: Florimond KrinsFebruary 28, 2026
Ancient Egypt remains a place of wonder and mystery, from the beautiful temple complexes to the impressive pyramids that have survived the test of time. One could spend years studying the great pyramids of the Giza plateau and observe the amazing achievements of the ancient Egyptians. But in this article, I want to focus on [...]
Beethoven and The Sublime
Author: Julian ScottFebruary 28, 2026
Reading about the life of Beethoven reminded me of what was said of the Sumerian hero Gilgamesh, that he was two-thirds divine and one-third human, and that his human part made him a very difficult character to live with. If you listen to Beethoven’s music – the ‘Eroica’ (3rd) Symphony, the ‘Emperor’ (5th) Piano Concerto, [...]
The Most Important Job in the World
Author: Sabine LeitnerFebruary 28, 2026
Bringing up children has never been an easy task, and maybe it is even more difficult today. Previous generations had at least the benefit of a common set of values and a general consensus as to how to bring up children. But most parents are nowadays bombarded with conflicting advice from experts, books, blogs and [...]
The Timeless Spirit of Sport
Author: Sofia VenutiFebruary 28, 2026
Sport is not only formative for individuals, but is also a social and global concept which includes the responsibility for human development through everyday activities. In fact, some of the greatest ancient philosophers recognized the importance of developing a harmoniously balanced personality where physical education and sport played a significant role. In the West, Socrates, [...]
In Search of Harmony: a Mythic Journey Across Cultures.
Author: Nataliya PetlevychJanuary 15, 2026
“Harmony is the source of manifestation, the cause of its existence, and the medium between God and man.” Hazrat Inayat Khan Throughout history and across civilizations, harmony has been an eternal companion to humanity. No age or culture has existed without its presence. It has taken form as a goddess – Harmonia, Concordia – or [...]
Graffiti – A not so Modern Form of Self-Expression
Author: Istvan OrbanJanuary 15, 2026
Today, graffiti is an integral part of life in big cities. It is regarded as vandalism by some, while others think of it as a form of street art, a visual expression. Famous graffiti such as the works of Banksy that go viral quickly and can attract many viewers and visitors, often have deeper meanings, [...]
Literature – Art or Entertainment?
Author: Mattia MirandaJanuary 15, 2026
A story, like anything in life really, is composed of its superficial aspect and its inner core or essence. This essence is what makes a story worth reading and a life worth living. Notwithstanding that, it seems that many people base their existence on the idea that surface is what matters most. In the art [...]
The Homesick Philosopher: Living Between Two Worlds
Author: Laszlo BalizsJanuary 15, 2026
There is a kind of quiet battle that rages in the hearts of many who have left their homeland to seek a life elsewhere. For some, it’s a practical journey. For others, like myself, it is a path that feels marked by destiny, as if some whisper from beyond had once called out and said, [...]
Rediscovering the Hieratic Dimension in Art
Author: Siobhan FarrarJanuary 15, 2026
Both the National Gallery in London and the Louvre in Paris have shown major exhibitions this year on 13th century art with its sense of the hieratic or ‘sacred’ dimension in art. With two major European institutions choosing this focus, what might it have to say about our current times and aspirations? 13th century Europe [...]
Ulugh Beg of Samarkand
Author: Nataliya PetlevychDecember 30, 2025
In the heart of Central Asia where fertile valleys meet ancient arteries of the Silk Road, lies Samarkand, an enchanting city steeped in legend, adorned with splendid architecture, storied past, vibrant bazaars and serene moments of contemplation beneath a starlit sky. Among its many historical chapters, one shines with particular brilliance – a luminous revival [...]
A Nature-Based Approach to Schooling
Author: Natalia LemaDecember 30, 2025
Growing up in a city and living in one of the busiest cities in the world does not always allow us to connect with Nature in a way that we feel deeply and consciously part of it. And perhaps we don’t even notice it as we rush from place to place, become accustomed to the [...]