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The Myth of Osiris
Author: S.VenutiAugust 13, 2026
The Myth of Osiris occupies a central place in ancient Egyptian religion and theology, shaping concepts of kingship, afterlife, cosmic balance (Ma’at) and the cyclical renewal of life. Egyptian mythology did not present a unitary canonical text; rather, narrative strands emerged over millennia in Pyramid (funerary) Texts, Coffin Texts, temple reliefs and later classical accounts. [...]
Esoteric Aspects of the Italic Tradition
Author: Agostino DominiciAugust 13, 2026
Esoterica The Italic (Latin‑Greek) Tradition is animated by an esoteric current, which like a hidden subterranean river, runs beneath Roman religion, philosophy, poetry, and politics. Its mythological roots can be said to predate the founding of Rome itself (753 BCE). In its tangible form, traces of it can be found from the late Republic through [...]
The Symbolism of Bread
Author: Michael LassmanJuly 31, 2026
Bread is as old as civilization itself. Wherever humans learned to grind grain into flour, mix it with water and apply heat, bread emerged − not just as sustenance, but often as a symbol of life itself, of order, and at times, of connection with the divine. Across ancient cultures, bread has always been a [...]
The Samurai and the Spirit of Bushido
Author: Julian ScottJuly 31, 2026
I was inspired to write this article after visiting an exhibition on the samurai at the British Museum. Paradoxically for an exhibition about warriors, and much to my surprise, I emerged with a strong feeling of joyful peace and serenity, effects which I attribute to the sheer beauty of some of the paintings and artefacts [...]
Pachamama, Goddess of the Earth, the Universe, the All
Author: Natalia LemaJuly 24, 2026
These days, I often hear about the need to go back to our roots and reconnect with nature. It feels as though we have allowed speed and productivity to take over our daily lives. In recent years and knowing I grew up in a city, I have started to shift from simply observing nature’s beauty [...]
The Goddesses of Philae Temple: Egyptian Art as a ‘Magical Machine’.
Author: Sian PhillipsJuly 22, 2026
Egypt. Say the name and a host of iconic images are brought forth in your mind’s eye: The Great Pyramids, The Sphinx, King Tutankhamun’s funeral mask, walls filled with hieroglyphs, to name but a few. All of these could be seen as expressions of Egyptian art and architecture, but really, they seem to go far [...]
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 [...]