A masterpiece of art is more than a pleasant thing to look at. It also can enlighten us about the human condition. Masters such as Giotto and Michelangelo help us understand the nature of femininity and masculinity in their representations of beauty and strength. For example, the sculpted female figures on the Acropolis (seen above) not only beautify the building, but … [Read more...] about How Classic Art & Architecture Can Inspire More Balanced Living
Why Is The Orca Carrying a Knife?
Some of Earth’s most curious mysteries are etched in the ground near Nazca, Peru. For example, the 72-foot-long (22 meters) "killer whale holding a knife” seen above. There are at least 300 more, including a hummingbird, fish, monkey, stylized plants, several spiders, a spiral and other geometric shapes. Archaeologists have determined that these ancient artworks were likely … [Read more...] about Why Is The Orca Carrying a Knife?
The World’s Most Underrated Travel Destination
A few days ago, Travel + Leisure published an article on the most underrated places in the world to visit. Near the top of that list was a country where Body Mind Spirit Journeys has been sending tour groups for ten years – Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travel + Leisure quoted travelers who had visited recently: "The landscapes were awesome, there is so much history, and the … [Read more...] about The World’s Most Underrated Travel Destination
Top Scientists Prove Skeptics Were Wrong
When archaeologist Dr. Sam Osmanagic announced his discovery of the Bosnian Pyramids in 2005, mainstream scientists scoffed at his claims, denouncing them as "nonsense." Twenty years later, many of those experts are feeling a bit sheepish, as more and more of Dr. Sam's theories become confirmed. Last week, Professor Jan Rak visited the Bosnian Pyramids and … [Read more...] about Top Scientists Prove Skeptics Were Wrong
The Monument That Inspired Wordsworth
According to centuries-old folklore, a coven of witches danced wildly one night on the moor in Cumbria, Northwest England. Their leader was Meg of Meldon, and she danced with her daughters. But it was on the Sabbath, and their ceremony was a profanity, so as a punishment they all were turned to stone. An impressive formation of stones, “Long Meg and Her Daughters” now stands … [Read more...] about The Monument That Inspired Wordsworth