Reverse-Engineering Asclepius
“The Asclepius” is a book of musings by Hermes Trismegistus, or “Thoth” as known in dynastic Egypt. Within the writings is a long diatribe (or prediction) about the future of Egypt and the world. Within the prophesy, Thoth reveals what mankind has unwittingly lost over the long march of time. Could our tired world awaken […]
Dignity in Advertisement: Maxfield Parrish’s Illustrations
By Tim Gebhart Living between, 1870 and 1966, Maxfield Parrish grew up in a time of aesthetic optimism in the United States. For illustrators, architects, and designers of any sort in this era, the aesthetic grammar of neo-classical and victorian styles were in vogue. These styles used the same visual language passed down from Hellenic […]
Beginner’s Mind: An Audiobook by Celebrated Cellist, Yo-Yo Ma 7
In a marriage of soulful, poetic ruminations, and introspection by Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most recognized musicians, “Beginner’s Mind,” an Audible original audiobook is a treat for fans of Yo-Yo Ma’s work and anyone with a soul yearning for inspiration, optimism, and a vision of what humanity can be. In his short audiobook, […]
Beginner’s Mind: An Audiobook by Celebrated Cellist, Yo-Yo Ma 56
In a marriage of soulful, poetic ruminations, and introspection by Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most recognized musicians, “Beginner’s Mind,” an Audible original audiobook is a treat for fans of Yo-Yo Ma’s work and anyone with a soul yearning for inspiration, optimism, and a vision of what humanity can be. In his short audiobook, […]
Ugolino di Nerio, The Anonymous Painter
Ugolino di Nerio (1280? – 1349) was active in his native city of Siena and in Florence between the years 1317 and 1327. He was a follower of Duccio di Buoninsegna, from whose Maestà some of his scenes are clearly derived. He was a leading master who contributed to the spread of Sienese painting in […]
Einkorn: A Healthy and Sustainable Alternative to Modern Wheat
Einkorn wheat was once a nutritious staple nourishing the European continent since the Bronze Age around 6,000 BC. With the rise of industrialized farming after World War II, the crop, like many others, has been replaced by those that have been engineered and selected to withstand chemical fertilizer, pesticide, and herbicide use and which offers […]
NASA’s Artemis Accords: Charting An Optimistic Vision of Humanity’s Future
Amidst all of the chaos and uncertainty enveloping our planet Earth at the present moment, NASA, along with space programs from twelve countries have laid the foundation for humanity’s sojourn into the vast realms of our Sol solar system and beyond in the Artemis Accords. The accords plan to set humankind on the moon’s surface […]
Beginner’s Mind: An Audiobook by Celebrated Cellist, Yo-Yo Ma
In a marriage of soulful, poetic ruminations, and introspection by Yo-Yo Ma, one of the world’s most recognized musicians, “Beginner’s Mind,” an Audible original audiobook is a treat for fans of Yo-Yo Ma’s work and anyone with a soul yearning for inspiration, optimism, and a vision of what humanity can be. In his short audiobook, […]
Dr. Fauci’s Funding and Research of Wuhan Lab Under Investigation
In a public statement made on Newsmax, Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz called out Dr.Fauci for “gain-of-function” research at the Wuhan laboratory in China where the virus had been thought to originate. “Gain-of-function” is term used in biological research whose aim is to increase the lethality of pathogens and viruses. Gaetz stated that Dr.Fauci has “blood […]
The Popularity of Homeschooling and School Choice Surges in the U.S.
Parents and legislators in increasing numbers are pushing for school choice. With the pandemic forcing schools in many states to close for months, homeschooling and private school attendance surged across the United States. In a Real Clear opinion poll, it stated “71% of voters back school choice. This is the highest level of support ever […]