Civilization of Maya

Ancient Mayan civilization had at its disposal knowledge that is hidden from contemporary mind. Their inscriptions, calendar system, and beliefs in the underworld remain one of the most popular riddles on our planet. Yuri Knorozov was the first person who managed to penetrate into the secrets of this civilization.

Теги: History, Culture, Maya, Knorozov, Russia, Biography

Israel: Lullaby of Religions

Sacred ground for Judaists, Christians and Muslims. Israel’s everyday life is filled with spiritual symbolism. Every step you take here is on holy land. Jesus Christ healed here and Mohammed ascended a stairway of light. Torah here is the Constitution. Israel is Mecca for everyone looking for God.

Dragons of Komodo

There were times when humans did not inhabit the Earth. It belonged to fierce pangolins. Many years have passed since that time, but one can still encounter their descendants on the island of Komodo, in Indonesia.

Теги: History, Flora and fauna

Petra: Red Capital of the Desert

Petra is one of the most amazing and strange capitals in the world. Ancient Greek historian Diodorus Siculus, mathematician Eratosthenes, astronomer and geographer Ptolemaeus admirably mention this great city in their works.

Теги: Philosophy, Culture, Travel, History

Strela: Rite of Passage

For hundreds of years villagers of Stolbun (Belorussia) are gathering on the 40th day after Easter to spend a ceremony named "Burying of Strela (Arrow)". Our ancestors were using this ceremony to call rains, increase harvests and protect their homes and fields from lightning.

Теги: Shamans, Religion