Enshrouded in mystery, awe, and steeped in history, the ancient city of Petra and its ruins leave tourists and scholars alike gravid with curiosity. The erection of a civilization in the desert seems mind-boggling enough, but when we factor in its engineering prowess and ingenuity and knack for business, we arrive at an inevitable conclusion: …
Wine is often considered a staple in European households, sometimes beating out water as the most consumed liquid. I know in my own case, my grandfather once asked me if I was intending to wash the floor when I offered him a glass of water on a hot summer’s day. I digress. While wine’s only …
Wine Wandering: The Evolutions of Europe’s Best Grapes Read More »
To say that the contribution of Brazilian artistry to Western society, archaeology, and our culture is significant would be an understatement. As we analyze the largest country in South America, we uncover information that proved to destabilize and reconstruct the entire bedrock of scientific theorizing in the region, learn about craftsmanship that spearheaded Christian art …
Brazilian Artistry: A Chronology of Evocative Masterpieces Read More »
A multiethnic and diverse population, India is home to over 1.4 billion individuals of different creeds, customs, and heritages. This confluence of different peoples comprises a carefully constellated mosaic of heterogeneous art and architecture. While we could spend aeons investigating the unique gastronomies and dialects of different cities and provinces, we’ll prioritise the architectural over …
Splendor, Depth, and Innovation: Commitments to Art and Pluralism in Indian Architecture Read More »
How does natural history account for Costa Rica’s biodiversity? Costa Rica is a land rich in flora and fauna, nurturing some of the most beautiful wildlife native to our planet. It’s difficult to exaggerate the range of Costa Rica’s biodiversity as it houses nearly 5% of the world’s species. Conversely, one could easily overestimate its …
Costa Rica’s Biodiversity: Beautiful Things Come in Small Packages Read More »
