Category: Magazine Posts

On the subject of his book, Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl recounts how a journalist asked him how he felt about his book being a successful bestseller. He replied [...]

To the west, Confucius is often known as a wise man, with simple yet profound aphorisms that offer a deep source of self-reflection. Beyond this, what do we know of [...]

The architecture of the Gothic Cathedrals is one of the glories of European civilisation. It was an attempt to lift everyday life up to the heavens. It was also one [...]

Paul Klee was a Swiss-born German artist, who lived from 1879 - 1940. He is regarded today as one of the giants of early 20th Century modern art, alongside contemporaries [...]

The austerity of winter has always had a profound impact on populations living in temperate climates. This may explain the popularity of Sun-worship rituals and the diffusion of megalithic structures [...]

Buddhism suggests that by understanding all aspects of ourselves, referred to as the aggregates, we can then control and direct ourselves to practice ‘karma yoga’ - an action which causes [...]

When we think of the great cities of the classical world we often think of Athens or Rome but one that shone just as bright was Alexandria. This Egyptian city [...]

If you ever wondered why there are ‘12 days of Christmas’, the answer most likely lies in the pagan celebration of the solstice, known as Yule. The word Yule is [...]