No matter where you live, there are always interesting places to visit nearby. Taking time to explore these different locations in your area can be a lot of fun and offer worthwhile experiences. The sites may be important to history, have a mystery attached to them, or are merely beautiful …
The symbol of the cross is known to have ancient origins and various meanings throughout time. It is one of the most widely known images. But, what does the cross mean to you? What does it mean to others? Why does a simple depiction of two lines, one vertical and …
Dating back to cuneiform tablets written in the 18th century BC, the following two ancient Sumerian riddles hold clues to a person’s quest for knowledge. I find them amazing. They share wisdom which was later conveyed in not only the Bible, but in other beliefs and teachings, as well. These …
Playing with eyes for centuries, the image of three hares has shared not only ears, but the admiration of many different faiths across many different regions of the world. The origin and initial meaning for the mystifying, rotating hares are still debated. The circular motif causes a person to question …
“Books are mirrors; you only see in them what you already have inside you,” is a quote by Carlos Ruiz Zafon. I believe those words describe exactly what Nicolas Flamel discovered in the mysterious book of which he gazed upon. The story of Nicolas Flamel dates back to the 1300’s …
Anyone who has taken a snapshot and thought the sight was absolutely amazing at the time, probably has said, “The picture does not do it justice” or “you would have to be there to get the full effect.” Showing the image to others, or even looking at it later yourself, it is …
The number 17 holds a curious spot to many mysteries. As mentioned in the article entitled, The Mystifying and Recurrent Number of 17, the date of 17 appears numerous times in connection to the mystery of Rennes le Chateau. It was also upon this date, the 17th of January, that Nicolas Flamel was believed …
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 …
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 …
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 …
