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Christopher Columbus - Facts, Voyages and DiscoveriesColumbus died in the Spanish city of Valladolid in 1506.
More myths and facts about Christopher Columbus
• Christopher Columbus was by no means the first European to set foot in America....
16 Oct.
The Dark Side of the MoonThe unseen side of the moon was completely unfamiliar to humanity before the space age....
11 Feb.
The Dark Side of the Sign of TaurusAs an earth sign, the need for material security is ingrained in the character of every Taurus. But when the dark side of his nature prevails, he becomes greedy. Money, food and possessions are never enough.
He becomes...
08 June
The Dark Side of the Sign of SagittariusEvery zodiac sign has positive and negative sides to its character and although we'd all prefer to be linked primarily to the positive, instead of the negative characteristics, we can't deny that we possess both.
The...
01 Dec.
The Dark Side of the Sign of VirgoEvery zodiac sign has positive and negative sides to its character and although we'd all prefer to be linked primarily to the positive, instead of the negative characteristics, we can't deny that we possess both.
The...
28 Nov.
The Dark Side of the Sign of AriesEven though we all love being associated with the phrase "good person", the fact is that each of us has positive and negative sides to our character, constantly bouncing between the 2. You can determine what your dark side...
01 Sept.
Choose a Mandala and Discover the Strong Side of your Character!Mandalas are circles which Buddhists use to represent the Universe and they are seen as matrices of the Cosmos in these teachings. By intuitively choosing one of the depicted mandalas you can find out the strong side...
08 Mar.
How Columbus Hid the Moon and Other Remarkable Facts about ExplorersHow Columbus hid the Moon
In 1503, Columbus's ship got stuck in the shallows around Jamaica, while en route to the New World....
01 July
The Power of the Subconscious and IntuitionWhat does power of the subconscious mean? This may be something as simple as smiling automatically when you meet someone, thereby improving your chances of getting what you want from that person.
It may be the way in which...
19 May
The years of the dragon and snakeAccording to the Chinese Horoscope, the Year of the Dragon - 2012 – holds a potential threat to all people on the planet. It is believed that this is the year of change, but not for the best. This is, however, the time of...
17 Sept.
Origins of the Image of Snow White by Santa Claus`s SideSnow White and Santa Claus are a classic duo that bring joy to young and old alike with presents around the holidays. Although the origins of the image of Santa Claus are familiar to most, few know how Snow White came...
19 Dec.
The Legend of Romulus and Remus - the Beginning of the Eternal CityThe Eternal City, the city on the seven hills, Rome, whatever you call it, you won't go wrong. It cannot be denied that it is an exciting and captivating city that has an equally exciting and captivating history.
According...
25 Feb.
Symbolism and Influence of the Eye of NazarThe Eye of Nazar - this is the name of the blue amulet crafted in the shape of an eye, a very common sight in the Middle East and some European countries. The evil eye or "nazar boncuğu" as it is also called, is one of...
28 July
The History and Empire of CharlemagneCharlemagne was born on April 2, 747. He was the greatest king of the Franks. He manages to create a state unprecedented in size and power since the time of the Roman Empire, which had collapsed three centuries earlier....
25 Nov.
Dreams of Hell and the AbyssEven though no one really knows how Hell looks like, paintings and literary works often depict it as having raging fires, demons and frightening scenes.
All of these things can appear in our dreams and cause us serious...
31 Oct.
The Rise and Fall of CaligulaCaligula was the 3rd Emperor to rule the Roman Empire after it became a monarchy. His birth name was Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus. He sat on the throne a mere 4 years - from 37 to 41 AD. He was born in Antium,...
25 Mar.
The Rise and Fall of NeroThe Emperor Nero, 5th ruler of the Roman Empire is famous for being in power when Rome, the largest and most prosperous city in the world at the time, was burned to the ground. His rule is characterized by murders within...
19 Mar.
The Rise and Fall of CleopatraA little-known fact is that Cleopatra was actually the 7th Egyptian pharaoh to bear that name. She was the last representative of the mighty Ptolemaic dynasty that ruled in the African nation. Her womanly tricks and expert...
17 Mar.
The Mummies and Catacombs of PalermoIf you choose to visit Palermo and see the local sights, you certainly should not miss the Capuchin monastery. A seemingly unattractive to the eye place that is close to the cemetery. It is a small and quiet square, but inside...
16 Feb.
The meanings and uses of AgateAgate is a common stone and has been known by in different cultures for more than six thousand years. Agate is often striped, which distinguishes it from other stones. There are almost transparent agates and the colors of...
22 Aug.
The power and effects of AmuletsAccording to the dictionary Amulets are items that are carried intently to carry happiness or prevent happiness. Amulets are small tightly laced pieces of leather or red cord leather bags worn by sorcerers or exorcists around...
10 Sept.
The History and Empire of Alexander the GreatHistory knows many great generals and military geniuses, but the championship among all falls to Alexander the Great, quite deservedly called that. In just 12 years, he managed to build a true world empire that included...
28 Nov.
The symbolism and significance of the color blueThe symbolism of different colors is conceived by the associations we make when we look at them. Blue is cold for artists, but the connection that we make when we look at it, it is not something cold and unpleasant.
Most...
22 Sept.
The Splendor and Doom of the Temple of Artemis in EphesusThe temple was built with a total of 125 grand columns. Today only one remains.
In regards to sculptural decoration and architecture, the temple really was state of the art. It suffered a devastating fire in 356 BC....
03 Oct.
Find out the Dark Side of your Nature with This TestOur subconscious is a repository of mysteries that house the character traits that our parents and friends disapprove of. We're ashamed of these traits, which is why we've sent them to our subconscious.
And since...
05 June