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Acupuncture is a technique used to restore health and well-being by inserting needles into specific areas of the body and manipulating them. This method is found to be extremely helpful in the reduction of pain, and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) which has even set definitions of acupuncture points and characteristics. Acupuncture originated in China and is tied closely to the traditional Chinese practice of medicine. Other forms of acupuncture including Korean, Japanese and classical Chinese versions are currently being practiced and taught worldwide. Traditional medicine tends to push for scientific proof before any method of treatment is used or thought of as being effective...

China is an ancient country with a very rich heritage. The thousands of years of history have laid a rich basis for the lives of its inhabitants today. While some of the ancient Chinese myths and cultural traditions have been forgotten or are no longer observed, many of them are still remembered and incorporated into everyday life. Taking a look into the cultural traditions of China can reveal a lot about the way that the people live. One of the most interesting bits of Chinese lore can be found in what is known as the Jade Culture. Jade was a very fashionable emblem of ancient Chinese culture. From very ancient times, during the Western Zhou Dynasty, jade has been used as a decoration that used to...

The ancient Greek temple dedicated to Zeus was constructed at Olympia in the sacred sanctuary of Altis. Zeus was the king of all gods in ancient Greece. He lived on Mt. Olympus and was also the god of thunder and sky. In ancient Greece, Olympics were held every 4 years for athletes. The athletes used to travel Mount Olympus to take part in the games. During this period, the wars would stop and the kings of different territories would call a truce to allow safe passage to the athletes. The Olympics were dedicated to Zeus, and were held at the temple in a stadium under a statue of Zeus. In the initial stages of the stadium was simple and makeshift. However, soon the ancient Greeks wanted something...

In my parents generation, tattoos were the providence of criminals and thugs. The only "respectable" types to get inked were soldiers. These days, tattoos are much more mainstream-popular with everyone from students to businessmen. Some of the more popular types are sanskrit tattoo designs. It is more and more common now to see a sanskrit design on the lower back or arm of the spiritual,lovers of art, or even those who collect memories by scrapbooking. The Mother Tongue Sanskrit is believed by most to be the origin of language. Having a sanskrit design, in a sense, transcends time and connects you with the ancient ways of mysterious places. Another interesting fact is that sanskrit is a very precise...

The ancient oriental art of medicine incorporates a variety of different holistic approaches to healing the mind and body and restoring the well being of individuals to their centered and harmonious self. Using a combination to herbal extracts and balms to temper the effects of stress and rejuvenate the body without the use of chemicals and fabricated drugs the Asian cultures believe that the human body can heal itself through the incorporation of natural resources that are available to relieve pain and suffering. In addition to the herbal approaches to revitalize the physical state acupuncture and massage are also vital to the restoration of perfect health. Designed to release the tension that is...

Getting hired into an archaeology field position is the dream of both archaeology students/recent graduates and longtime practitioners alike. The skills required to perform competent archaeological work are many. A degree of physical readiness, mental aptitude, and scientific curiosity are needed in equal measures if the job is to be performed at a satisfactory level. People who choose the path of archaeological science often joke amongst each other about the limited prospects for finding gainful, steady employment. The fact is, though, that jobs in the field of archaeology are widely available. Some of the open positions are purely scientific and research-oriented in nature, while others entail...

Cultural tourism, public archaeology, heritage tourism, ecotourism, or whatever vocabulary you believe best describes this growing segment of the tourism sector and the field of archaeology, is made up of a global industry that has significant magnitude. The Travel Industry Association of America and Smithsonian Magazine (2003) revealed that 81% of traveling adults from the United States were considered historic/cultural travelers - a 13% increase since 1996. And according to Belize's Immigration Department, in 2004 over half of 230,000 visitors to Belize were from the U.S., and a good portion of them certainly would be part of that 81% who consider themselves cultural travelers. Although heritage...

Unfortunately the study of Archaeology has always suffered from its media coverage in the media. The image given by popular media has fluctuated enormously from the adventure and excitement of the days of Indiana Jones to the lesser excitement of following it on programs such as "Time Team". One thing is for certain, it has never had the glamour it deserves. Some of the sites available for visit for those of us who are not professors can be of incredible value and often rouse excitement and interest. Lately I have conceded that not all archaeological sites need to succumb to their inevitable image of desert landscapes and digging, there are a few of us who truly visit them in style. A new breed of...

With its rich, ancient history, embroidery has nearly endless design variations, there are so many ethnically diverse and unique styles. The oldest known type going back 5000 years originating in Siberia using silk, which seems be the origin of thread embroidery as we know it today. Over time the art became more refined and intricate and spread across the globe. Intricate techniques developed some using wonderfully expense gems, pearls and rare metals. The most well known being the Egyptian pharaoh and queen adornments. These splendid works have left an everlasting impression on the designers and continue to inspire us today. Although on the whole the exotic materials are used less the overall...

The Atlanta History Center is one of the largest history museums in the US. Its award winning exhibits chronicle the history of the region from the earliest settlers to the present day modern city. The museum was founded in 1926 and is located on 33 beautiful acres in the Buckhead area of town. It includes the museum, two historic homes, and lovely gardens. The History Museum has several signature exhibits. One of the world's most extensive collections of Civil War artifacts is contained in an exhibit entitled Turning Point: The American Civil War. Over 1,500 items are displayed. The Centennial Olympic Games Museum includes memorabilia, photos, and interactive displays from the 1996 Atlanta...

Ancient Egypt has brought us a huge amount of innovations. The science of Earth is one of them. Although, geology is a very sophisticated discipline, extraction of ore deposits was mastered around Nile delta more than 5,000 years ago. Around year 3000 BCE Egypt was already established as a powerful country and although the marvellous era of pharaohs was still ahead, the country had a sound political and economical structure. The locals called their country Ta-Kemet, meaning the Black Land. With the enemies constantly looking to capture the fertile valley, Egyptians had to build up military might. Something that wouldn't be at all possible without sufficient material basis. Almost all raw materials...

The subject of Ancient Egyptian sculptures has been a widely discussed topic over the years. A number of researches have been concluded on these sculptures and further research is continuing. Plenty of information is now available online about the Ancient Egyptian sculptures that formed a part of the excellent civilization that ruled during the period from around 5000BC until 250 AD. Most of the sculptures have been destroyed either by human exploitation or the wrath of nature from time to time. The few that survives today are either in the forbidden graves of the Pharos or in some of the reputed museums around the world today. From a study of the Ancient Egyptian sculptures, it is apparent that the...

El Greco, real name Domenikos Theotokopolous, is recognized as one of the most innovative artists in the art history. He was born in Candia, Crete (then a part of Venice (Italy) & now in Greece), in 1541, in a well to do Greek orthodox family. It was rumored that Domenikos converted to Catholicism sometime after he travelled to Europe at the age of twenty-six. Very little is known about his family except that his father Georgios Theotokopoulos was a merchant and tax collector and he had an elder brother Manoussos Theotokopoulos. The artist acquired the nickname Greco (the Greek) during his stay in Italy, as the citizens there found it difficult to pronounce his name. Later, when he moved to...

It is also true in a way that you can enter, let's say, into Pompeii, walk around without a guide, and find your own way out. You can even do it with a guidebook. Here is what I have found not just with clients, but also with my own travels across the world. Without a human for Pompeii guide you miss a kind of interpretation of the meaning of the place and especially what it could mean to you today, not only in the ancient times. Since we are all different, it is really impossible, in my opinion, to package the personal meaning for you up in awritten guide or an audio guide. You can come close if it is well done, but it can never be personalized. Personalization it's the most important thing about a...

The word "Mesopotamia" is in origin a Greek name (mesos ‘middle' and potamos ‘river', so ‘land between the rivers'). The name is used for the area watered by the Euphrates and Tigris and its tributaries, roughly comprising modern Irak and part of Syria. South of modern Baghdad, the alluvial plains of the rivers were called the land of Sumer and Akkad in the third millennium. Sumer is the most southern part, while the land of Akkad is the area around modern Baghdad, where the Euphrates and Tigris are close to each other. In the second millennium, both regions together are called Babylonia, a mostly flat country. The territory in the north is called Assyria, with the city Assur as center. It...

INTRODUCTION The philosophy of education is to acquire right knowledge of different aspects and dimensions of the world around us and to disseminate the same for the benefit of the individual, society, nation and world. The present day's education, though has undergone a radical change, with the development of modern science and technology, especially the computers, much needs to be done on the holistic approach to education, which can evolve personality. One might get tremendous amounts of information by logging on to the Internet, and the glut of information will lead to information garbage. In spite of all these we are lagging in imparting right education to right people thereby, creating...

Sometimes people collide with the situation when they have to examine the past with the aim to understand the future. One of the most ancient courtiers which can teach the people many things is Greece. Greek culture and history are very deep and rich. The early Greek civilization and its culture can be studying with the help of such discoveries as tombs, carvings, ruins, depicting scenes, sculptures, etc. According to investigations, the clothing of Greek people was very light, simple and natural. It can be explained by the climate in Greece which was very hot. Usually Greeks wore relaxed white clothing. The traditional dress of Greek people consisted of several pieces of fabric, which is called...

Mount Vesuvius or Vesuvio, the volcano near Naples, is an interesting place to explore. Along with Herculaneum, its sister city, Pompeii was destroyed and completely buried during a long catastrophic eruption of the volcano Mount Vesuvius spanning two days in 79 AD. Many of Pompeii's neighboring communities, most famously Herculaneum, furthermore suffered damage or destruction during the 79 eruption. For more Vesuvius Pompeii Herculaneumtips, keep reading! Bay of Naples Naples is the biggest travel city in Southern Italy. Naples is a good base for exploring Italy's Bay of Naples and nearby destinations such as Pompeii and Herculaneum and Mt Vesuvius. View of the Bay of Naples are breathtaking...

1. Timing is essential: if you want to get the best experience possible. Know that at certain times of the day, the site of Pompeii is more crowded than at others. So, try to avoid the times when the cruise ship are running their shore excursions. 2. Indispensable things to have with you inside the site: A bottle of water, a sun hat, sun glasses, and proper footwear for walking over uneven ground (i.e. flat shoes). 3. Avoid Poor Quality Local Guides: Know that the qualified local guides all carry the badge that shows they are authorized by the Campania region. Whilst this is no guarantee these days that they are any good, it is at least a start. Also, know that the Pompeii site guards are not...

The Pompeii tour guide trap is easy to fall into since it even affects relatively respectable channels. Lets go through them one by one. 1. Booking Pompeii Tours Through Private Drivers and limousine car service companies. This is perhaps the easiest way to when it comes to booking Pompeii tours. This happens when you arrive at Pompeii using a pre-booked private car. Private drivers are found generally through a car-service website or a network of agencies that feeds them with customers. When you arrive, once the driver has gained your trust, you will then be suggested additional services to enhance your visit. But here is the rub. Quality private drivers doesn't necessarily mean quality private...

Greeks. Greece. What did I know about these things before marrying a Greek girl? Well, not too much, but probably more than the average American. You see, I have always enjoyed history, as far back as elementary school. I used to look at black-and-white photos of the Acropolis in my Middle School textbook with as much wonder as a 12-year-old boy can muster for 4000 year old granite. I took Philosophy in High School, where I was introduced to the likes of Socrates and Aristotle, with admittedly very little enthusiasm on my part.  I went on to get a Bachelor's Degree in History, with a minor in Geography. My studies gave me more than a little information about Greece, but not much in the way of...

So many famous people today are descended from the country of Greece. Below are some well known names from the past, together with a few modern day surprises... Socrates - The Father of Western Philosophy. Socrates taught that the unexamined life is not worth living and although he did not have his own definition of truth he believed in questioning what others believed as truth, which became known as the Socratic method, which involves solving a problem by breaking it down into a series of questions the answer to which will gradually distill the answer being sought and help you achieve genuine self knowledge. Plato - A classical Greek philosopher who is known today as one of the greatest...

Macedonia and Greece The North Sea Peoples invaded Macedonia and Greece after the terrible eruption of the volcano on Thera. The population of Greece was greatly reduced. Because of this there was little resistance for the invaders except for a few groups of Achaean's who had fortified their defenses. The Kings of Greece and Crete had received warnings that the Vikings were coming from the North. They had enough time to prepare for their impending attack. Fortified enclosures were hastily built. A wall was built around the Acropolis and a tunnel leading to the spring on the North side. At Mycenae and Tiryus walls were built of un-hewn rocks. Hidden approaches to wells were built. At Corinth a strong...

Venetian plaster is enjoying a popular revival with the modern renaissance of Italian wall finishes. These finishes while new to some, possess a lineage dating back thousands of years to the early civilizations of Mesopotamia. Unrefined clay plasters were replaced with a mixture of raw lime and crushed limestone. These plasters were sometimes painted with lime paints or indeed used as a base for more elaborate frescoes. From the remains of the Roman villas of Pompei and other excavated buildings of the time, we can see how the use of these plasters had spread and changed. The Romans knew the benefits of using burnt lime which was than was then slaked (properly mixed with water) and then left to age...

Chennai is the rapidly growing City in India. There are many ancient Vishnu temples in and around Chennai City. Here I share information on two popular temples in Chennai city. Parthasarathy Temple The Parthasarathy Temple is one of the oldest Vaishnavite temples in chennai dedicated to Lord Krishna. This ancient Hindu temple in chennai was built by pal lavas in 8th Century and reformed by later kings. This temple is One of the 108 holy abodes of Lord Vishnu. It houses deities of four incarnations of Lord Vishnu namely Narasimha, Rama, Lord Varaha and Venkatakrishna. Here Lord Vishnu gave darshan as parathasarhy, the charioteer of Arjuna during Mahabharatha War. Partha denotes Arjuna and Sarathy...

Parjanya (Parjánya), a Vedic deity of rain, is often associated with Indra - the "thundergod" who punishes sinners. There are two hymns dedicated to him in the Rigveda (5.63 and 7.101). For example: "When thou, with thunder and with roar, Parjanya, smitest sinners down, This universe exults thereat, yea, all that is upon the earth." The word Parjanya means "rain" or "rain cloud" in Sanskrit. In Slavic mythology, Perun - the Slavic thunder god - is equivalent to him, but also Finish Perkele and many other European ancient gods of thunder. Prayers dedicated to this god help the rain to bestow blessings on us. Parjanya was also one of the Saptarishis (Seven great sages). Sanskrit, the language used...

The Archaeological Museum is currently housed in the building of the once-famous School of Commerce, where the Cretan author Nikos Kazantzakis was a pupil. The lack of schools under Turkish domination led in 1627 to the setting up of the school which, with the passage of time, developed into the School of Commerce for boys, and to the establishment of the Ursuline School for girls. The School of Commerce was run at some periods by the Jesuits and at others by the Lazarists and the Salesians. The School was considered at its most distinguished during its last phase in 1891-1927, under the Salesians; it had by then completed 300 years of operation. Unfortunately, its rich library, its fine furnishings...

Many of us are familiar with the marvels of personal computers. What about a computer system that keeps track of everything and everyone that has ever existed? Not only does this vast and accurate system have a record of history, it has countless videotape films and pictures that we can tap into if we are sensitive or intuitive. Some people refer to the objective records as the Akashic Records or Book of Life. These records are not physical nor are they confine to a particular place. They are everywhere. All we need to do is tune into them. Anything that is experienced whether it is a thought, word, desire or action creates a vibration. The vibration remains forever in what is referred to as the...

When you think about an ancient Egyptian temple like Karnak...it isn't easy to imagine it without thinking of its columned halls...is it?? One of the most beautiful and impressive aspects of architecture which comes to mind when you think about any Egyptian temple, are the spectacular columns, resembling groves of stone trees.. These columns, especially at Karnak and Luxor, dwarf human beings and bear inscriptions, carved relieves, and a weighty majesty unequaled anywhere else in the world. Most people who have some interests in ancient Egyptians will identify immediately the shape of Lotus and Papyrus style columns, but actually no less the about 30 different column forms have been isolated from...

French 'Classicist' painter, Nicolas Poussin was born on June 15, 1594, near Les Andelys in Normandy to a soldier father and a peasant mother. Despite a modest family background, Nicolas managed to get some basic education in Latin. He discovered his artistic inclinations at a very young age. Some of the Poussin's works caught the attention of Quentin Varin, a local painter of altarpieces. Varin coached Poussin, who slyly slipped out to Paris at the age of eighteen. Here, with the help of an aristocrat, he was trained under Flemish painters, Ferdinand Elle and Georges Lallemand. The training in his formative years, nevertheless, failed to build a strong artistic foundation for Poussin. In this...

There is a certain charm in decorative Greek or Roman columns. One of the most challenging tasks of an architect is to instill a unique design in a building. The ancients, for this matter, had all the artistic acumen to create masterpieces on the walls of buildings. They have been, since ages, one of the most typical architectural essences seen in public as well as private buildings. The charm and craze for decorative columns has descended from generations. Even today, people wish to have them reflecting a distinct style. Such is the popularity of artistic columns that you can now buy decorative columns online. What Are Decorative Greek Or Roman Columns? The columns used in ancient Greek buildings...

Ancient Chinese coins have a long history dating as far back as 2000 BC when China was ruled by the Xia dynasty. These coins had many different variations. From size, shape, to design. These coins were unique with each passing dynasty. During the Shang and Western Zhou eras there were numerous types of coins that came into use. The very first of these coins were cowry money. These were originally made of shells, but substitutes became used later that were made from carved bone. The cowry was outlawed in 221 BC. When the Warring States and Spring-Autumn dynasties came into effect, we were introduced to many new coins. Hollow-shaft spade coins are one example of this. One of the other coins that was...

Few years ago when I was in university we received an assignment to prepare a speech about any topic of interest, it just had to be in Arabic language (we were foreigners learning Arabic). We studied a lot, many of my classmates had difficulties with memorizing huge amounts of information, so witnessing nervous breakdowns was something usual for us. What I am about to tell you was the topic of my choice. It was fun to look at faces of students as they were listening, some of them were completely astonished and excited to try my trick, while others (including the teacher) had a puzzled look, they definitely thought I was nuts! I am not an inventor of this trick, it was practiced long before I came...

There were many reasons why the Jews and Christians came into conflict with the Roman state,  considering the Jews had rebelled against the Roman state several times causing serious problems for the Roman state. The Jewish conflicts with the Romans were predominantly about Jewish customs and laws. In Alexandria under the reign of Augustus, one source of tension between the Roman state and the Jews was the laographia or poll tax. This tax was imposed on all except the Greek citizen elite.  The Jews felt this tax was a statement that they were inferior. Often there was unrest in the cities of the Roman Empire that had mixed Greeks and Jews this often ended up involving riots and other disturbances...

Rome is believed to be dated as far back as 753 B.C, though it was initially a very small town which built itself as an empire over time. Their use of gold grants them a special place as far as the history goes. The rapid growth of the Roman Empire after 300 B.C. can be related directly with the increase in the supply of gold to their capital. This dramatic supply reached as high as ten tonnes. The use of gold as a metal was not as much in jewellery as it was in the craftsmanship of gold coins; in fact, it was the Romans who brought about a most widespread use of gold coins throughout the west. Gold coins can still be found all across Europe as archaeologists have dug up quite a few as evidence. The...

> Article about Edinburgh architects. When it comes to historical structures and buildings Scotland’s capital Edinburgh has a lot to offer, known to be the Auld Reekie (Old Smoky in Scot) or The Athens of North, Edinburgh truly define pure architectural pedigree and of course history. Most people would agree to the fact that most of Edinburgh’s famous structures can really draw tourists in the city and that is something that Edinburgh is really proud of and known for at least. Looking at how the architectural progress has been for Edinburgh we can really see that architects Edinburgh has, truly are in touched with their history.  Looking at what made the Royal Mile famous are its...

Britain is lucky enough to have many Roman remains still visible to this day. The remains can be found in almost every part of what was once Roman Britain ranging from massive military forts to individual villas and Roman roads. We have listed 5 of the finest remains though are plenty more amazing site to be seen. Hadrian's Wall Hadrian's Wall was one of the most impressive fortifications the Romans have ever built. The wall runs from the East coast or Northern England to the sea on the West coast. As a testament to the Romans who built the wall to this day, some 2,000 years later much of the wall still remains standing. Built by its name sake, Emperor Hadrian built the wall in order to keep Pictish...

Celtic ancient jewellery is composed of various symbols and designs like trinity knots, spiral, Celtic crosses, and knot work which had religiously significant meanings for the Celts. Celtic sterling silver jewellery and Celtic & Irish charms and earrings are quite popular all over the world. Cross pendants and trinity knot bracelets are also liked by a lot of people. Many kinds of stones and metals were used in this type of jewellery to decorate and create swirls and interlocking designs. Celtic crosses are worn as an identity of Irish and Scottish roots. These crosses are still available in sterling silver and often complemented with gemstones and diamonds. Irish Claddagh jewellery and tattoos...

For decades people have been using maps as sophisticated, high-class decorations. An ancient world map can be placed inside a beautiful wood frame and hung on the wall, or put on an office desk depending on its size. It tells people you are a knowledgeable man of refined taste. Many people collect all types of maps as a pastime, and since every demand creates its own supply, this has led retailers to start printing them on all sorts of products imaginable. You can buy a necktie that depicts an ancient world map, as well as footstools depicting the same image. Other products featuring images of an ancient world map include calendars, desk mats, wall hangings, blankets, rugs, framed art, clocks...

One of the persistent questions any home owner may face is this ; how to add a unique look and feel to the home interiors and make them look very appealing, yet distinct ? How to give the home a touch of personality that sets it apart from other homes, yet is very pleasing to every member of the family? This may inspire people to remodel their kitchens, change living room furniture, get persian carpets and a hots of other things. But one often overlooked way to give your home interiors a unique yet appealing look and feel is using artifacts. And why would artifacts give a home a unique personality ? Well, simply because they are not easily available and you need to have a trained eye to appreciate...

When all the work of family history searches are done the result is something that can be passed down through generations. Updating them is far easier than establishing them. This allows nearly anyone to continue to add to the gift that you have given them. This too adds to the special enjoyment that can be had from family history searches. They are not limited to the pictures of family trees, but they can provide the necessary information to complete those as well. In many cases with comprehensive family history searches there is a complete story with the mini-stories of the many people that comprise the family. The result is something that some that are not particularly interested in the family...

Our civilization as we know it now didn't just start off as something completely unique, without owing anything to those that came before it. In fact, much of the way we do things has been developed from the empires of the past. And a lot of their contributions and their leaders are still admired to this day. Though their walls, cities and governments have long been extinct, these civilizations are to be thanked for the thousands of years of history that they imparted to us: Among these great empires are:l Saladin and the Arab Empire: Before the arrival of Islam, the Arabs were just a bunch of scattered tribes in the desert. But when Muhammad arrived and spread the word of Allah, these tribes united...

Every society is building its strength on a moral ground. In the US that moral has been written into the Constitution granting the citizens law and or-der, as well as, a sincere respect for all citizens' property and income. When the representatives believe that they by the power of the government apparatus unpunished can plunder certain citizen groups on their incomes and property, they are fatally mistaken. In ancient Rom social welfare support was in-troduced by Gajus Gracchus (158-122 BC), on a large scale. All citizens of Rome were entitled to buy a monthly ration of grain at a fixed price. The subsidized staple food of Rom became immedi-ately the weapon of choice for the ruler to stay in high...

Withstanding time, thanks durability, Greek Pottery has been a large key to the world's comprehension of the ancient Greek society. Mostly found in the Etruscan Tombs, Greek Vases and Greek Pottery were canvases as most Greek paintings failed to survive. Beginning with the Minoan civilization that existed in Crete, the culture made remarkable contributions to Greek way of life; especially, in the artisanship of pottery and vases. Minoan potters designed pottery for food gathering and storage. A practical need became an expression, with the potter looking to nature to influence the designs that beautified the piece. As time progressed, Minoan's created shapes that were used for specific purposes. For...

The mysterious and the mystical have always had the power to hold human beings in thrall throughout the millennia. Celtic jewelry is no exception to this, since they are an extension and a reminder of the traditions and rituals of the Celts, an ancient European people. Today, men and women of all ages wear Celtic jewelry not only for their beauty, but also for their symbolism and metaphysical connotations. Also popularly -- though inaccurately -- known as Claddagh jewelry, Celtic designs are appreciated for their intricacy and beauty. Numerous patterns of Celtic origin, such as the spiral and the cross, are used by jewelers in their creations. The Celtic spiral symbolizes eternity and is used...

The ancient Toltec was a civilization that appeared around 850 CE. The Toltec were war-like people, expanded very quickly and conquered large areas that were controlled by the Maya. They started to dominate Mexico around the year 950 CE. They were masters in architecture and one of the first to use gold and copper in their works. Although they were at war most of the time they also were exceptional spiritual based people. Throughout southern of Mexico there is still believed that the Toltec were "true men and women of knowledge". The basics of the Toltec spiritual knowledge consisted of three masteries: Awareness, Transformation and Intent. They discovered that our perception of reality was merely a...

Australian TV producer, come author, Rhonda Byrne has deftly compiled the ancient wisdom of many great minds, into a book titled, 'The Secret.' The principles Byrne illuminates in 'The Secret' are based on metaphysics and have been spoken of by the greatest thinkers, writers and leaders throughout time-Plato, Aristotle, Albert Einstein, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Dale Carnegie, The Power of Positive Thinking, Carl Jung; "What you resist persists." Buddha, "All that we are is a result of what we have thought." 'The Secret' is simply the metaphysics of 'The Law of Attraction.' "The first philosophy (Metaphysics) is universal and is exclusively concerned with primary substance. ... And here we will...

When one sees the phrase, ancient timekeepers, most people with any historical training, think Mayans. However, throughout history there have been timekeepers, gate keepers, shamans, medicine men, mystics, and a plethora of truly unique people.....who were really just ordinary people who were awakened to the reaility of the spirit beings that they were and that we ALL are.  <!--more--> <!--adsense#articles--> The title "Ancient Timekeepers" is a misnomer in many ways since everything IS NOW!  :-) Ancient is a relative term for us here on earth in our physical bodies. Time? What is time when there is no such thing in the spirit world, and how do we know that anyway? How did the Mayans...

In the ancient Greek society, marriage was regarded as an auspicious relationship. Marriage was very important to carry family chain. In the Greek culture, every respectable woman became a wife if she could. In marriage, there was hardly room for choice. Destiny played an important role in solemnizing marriage. Woman had no alternate than marriage. The sacred wedding rituals were interwoven by the various ceremonies. These ceremonies had ritual meaning and overlapping rites. There is great evidence for these formalities, both literary and artistic, which helps to provide a complete account of Greek customs. Offerings, dedications and sacrifices were made by the bride and the groom. Marriage...