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What intriguing mysteries does humanity’s past hide? Puzzling archaeological discoveries and unanswered questions in world history to ponder about.

6 Famous Philosophers in History and What They Can Teach Us about Modern Society

By Kirstie Pursey|2019-10-15T16:31:52+03:00February 4th, 2018|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology|Tags: Aristotle, happiness, philosophy, Plato, religion, soul|

Famous philosophers have sought to understand the human condition for centuries. It is surprising how much these giants of the past had to say that has influenced modern society. Here are some words of wisdom from some of the most famous philosophers of all time. 1. Aristotle Aristotle was one of the most famous and [...]

4 Biographical Movies That Will Make You Learn History and Think about Life

By Valerie Soleil, B.A., LL.B.|2018-09-19T12:35:06+03:00January 20th, 2018|Categories: Arts & Movies, Food for thought, History & Archaeology|Tags: history, movies, society|

Biographical movies are a very popular genre in the movie industry. Who doesn't like watching an emotive story that has extra gravity because the events actually happened and the people actually existed? The problem with Hollywood biographical movies though, even those reportedly based on true stories, is how accurate they are. Sometimes, film-makers distort the [...]

The Stoned Ape Theory Offers an Unconventional View of Human Evolution

By Slip|2019-10-21T17:25:41+03:00January 16th, 2018|Categories: Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Human Brain, Uncommon Science|Tags: climate, consciousness, drugs, environment, evolution, psychedelics, synaesthesia|

The Stoned Ape Theory was founded by none other than the American author, lecturer, ethnobotanist and psychonaut Terence Kemp McKenna. Who was Terence McKenna? Terence McKenna was born on November 16, 1946, and died on April 3, 2000. He had a hobby of fossil hunting in his youth, which helped him gain a scientific appreciation [...]

7 Places of Power around the World Where You Can Access the Energy of Nature

By Slip|2020-06-03T20:35:17+03:00November 10th, 2017|Categories: Earth, History & Archaeology, Spirituality|Tags: architecture, culture, history, nature, vibration|

There are many stunning places in the world, but there are a few places of power that can tap into your mind and soul, giving you energy beyond anything you have ever felt before. Many people seek their spirituality in nature. All across this beautiful planet, there are some places of power that have [...]

8 Weird World Predictions That Actually Came True

By Sherrie Hurd, A.A.|2020-06-09T12:49:59+03:00August 23rd, 2017|Categories: History & Archaeology, Parapsychology & Psychic Phenomena, Unexplained Mysteries, Weird & Unbelievable Facts|Tags: discoveries, future, society|

Psychics have made world predictions that seem strange and unbelievable. The creepy fact is, some of these things have already come true. Many people have claimed world predictions for the future. Authors, scientists, and people from all other walks of life have made statements about the future and our role in this inevitable fate. Then, [...]

9 Famous Narcissists in History and Today’s World

By Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)|2020-06-24T19:01:58+03:00August 13th, 2017|Categories: Dark Personalities, History & Archaeology, Personality|Tags: charisma, ego, history, narcissism, self-confidence, society|

You have probably long suspected that some media personalities might be narcissists. Here is a list of famous narcissists of the past and present. To be at the top of your game, in whatever field that might be, takes an enormous amount of self-confidence and belief in your abilities. But when does this self-confidence spill [...]

15 Profound Aristotle Quotes That Will Show You a Deeper Meaning in Life

By Kirstie Pursey|2019-10-09T23:49:03+03:00July 18th, 2017|Categories: Education, Food for thought, History & Archaeology, Thought-Provoking Quotes|Tags: Aristotle, happiness, life purpose, logic, relationships, society|

As humans, we have always struggled with making the best of our lives. The following Aristotle quotes show how a philosopher in ancient Greece coped with the problems of human existence. Aristotle lived from 384—322 B.C.E. and is one of the most famous Greek philosophers. He studied many areas of knowledge including logic and mathematics, [...]

8 Examples of Butterfly Effect That Changed the World Forever

By Janey Davies, B.A. (Hons)|2020-04-22T22:25:20+03:00May 27th, 2017|Categories: History & Archaeology, Uncommon Science, Weird & Unbelievable Facts|Tags: books, crime, history, society|

The Butterfly Effect is a theory that a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world can cause devastating consequences in another part. Previously, the term was weather-related, but nowadays it is a metaphor for how a small and insignificant event can cause a major change in circumstances. It is virtually impossible to [...]

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