Man’s Best Friend: Sharing an Emotional Attachment
Other studies have indicated that dogs combine hearing and sight to distinguish happy and angry faces with happy and angry vocalizations.
History & Civilization
Stonehenge: An Ancient Monument That Continues to Intrigue
Stonehenge may have been a means to study the heavens by knowledgeable astronomers, through the observance of celestial and astronomical alignments and events such as eclipses, moon cycles, and the summer and winter solstices.
The Best Iconic Moments During The Olympics
The history of the Olympic Games stretches to some 2,300 years ago in the Olympia area of Ancient Greece.
Northern Lights in Myth & Legend: Tapestry of Auroras’ Cultural Tales
The Northern Lights are more than just a visual treat; they are a source of mystery and wonder. Northern Lights are woven with several myths and legends in the Ancient cultures, attributing them to everything from the spirits of ancestors to omens from the gods.
Lessons From Ancient Civilizations – Ancient Greece
Many people believe that we should let go of the past, and perhaps that’s the right thing to do in terms of self-development. It can be unnecessary baggage for someone who is looking to go beyond their current situation. And yet, history remains a valuable resource for us to draw lessons from. Oftentimes, we forget …
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Decoding Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia: Symbols and Artistic Narratives
A lost giant in an alien land If one were a bird flying over Catalonia, Spain, you would see rows of houses and buildings like little misshapen cubes trying to accommodate something that keeps pushing at its seams. Go a little lower and you will see the crowds engaged in mundane but necessary activities. Many …
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Pier 21: Arising to the Call
The sacrifice given by Canadian men and women for the voice of freedom has been grievous. From the Boer War to Operation Apollo in Afghanistan, we have lost many, both in battle and in peacekeeping efforts. For those who were blessed in returning safely home, the horrific memories, for some, still remain. For those still …
In Flanders’ Fields: Second Battle of Ypres
The setting of the Second Battle of Ypres: 1915, Ypres Salient, Belgium. The stage was set. It was to be a culmination of incidences that led to a literary piece of an unquestionably haunting testimonial, one that has survived for over a century. A eulogy that speaks volumes In Flanders’ Field is a fifteen line …
A Precis of Petra
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: …
Mistletoe Magic
“Christmas is the day that holds all time together.” — Alexander Smith Who doesn’t appreciate a warm embracing smooch? Especially this time of year. The pleasure for puckering up is as simple as placing yourself under that sprig of fauna known as mistletoe. A parasitic plant Mistletoe is not a single plant but rather a …