Leaving not a record or even a name for his work, Rembrandt’s 1652 etching of a man gazing at a mysterious bright light continues to evade decisive interpretation. Referred to as first as, The Practicing Alchemist in 1679, and then later as Faust in his Study, the Rembrandt scene raises …
The Ultimate Quest by William Lynhope encouraged others to research the history and knowledge surrounding the Holy Grail. The book compelled readers to explore clues provided within the story, in order to uncover the truth concerning the Holy Grail. Now, with his newest book entitled Alpha to Omega, William continues to stir …
Through art and words, Michael Green shares an extraordinary talent with others. His work truly inspires an inner sensation to look beyond our ordinary awareness. Along with Unicornis, his works include such titles as Zen and the Art of the Macintosh, The History of the Dragonstooth and The Illuminated Rumi. …
Since this site features the Maranatha-Et in Arcadia Ego puzzle book (using it like a labyrinth of words to explore), it only seems appropriate to have Duncan Burden be one of the first to take part in Six Questions. It is always a great pleasure to hear fascinating perspectives and …
Dedicated to the Passion, the façade facing the setting sun of the Sagrada Familia consists of numerous scenes. The Passion façade, which is opposite of the Nativity façade (on the Northeast side), shares the events leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Each scene, along with its surrounds, …
Living on the Italian peninsula, the Etruscans were an ancient people who faded into the Roman culture by the first century BC. Discovery of Etruscan artifacts have exposed some of their beliefs and influences onto the early Roman people. One of the items which have provided researchers with a wealth …
“Only from the heart can you touch the sky” is a powerful and beautiful quote by Rumi. Living from 1207 to 1273 in the regions of Persia, Rumi became a loved and well known Sufi mystic. He is known to have created the Sama, and, after his death, followers of …
Many stories seem to be created by using bits and pieces of long forgotten myths or legends. Fragments from memories are pulled together to form new and strange tales. The mysterious Blue Hole is one of these fascinating tales which casts a semblance to accounts of the lost waters of …
Edward Elgar (1857-1934) is known not only for his musical talent, composing such titles as Pomp and Circumstance and The Dream of Gerontius, but also for creating a code which many say remains unsolved to this day. Written in 1897, eighty seven squiggly characters form a secret message referred today as …
In the late 17th century, the discovery for creating the strongest form of arch was realized. Robert Hooke had stated he found “the true mathematical and mechanical form of all manner of arches for building.” Initially encoded by means similar to that of an anagram (abcccddeeeeefggiiiiiiii-ilmmmmnnnnnooprrsssttttttuuuuuuuux), Hooke’s studies would later …
