“Our whole life can go on in observation of the laws of nature, if we gain dominion over our desires…” – Clement of Alexandria, on self-control.
The Cotton Mappa Mundi, is one of the earliest surviving world maps known to have been made in England, dates to the tenth
Sleeping in a Train Station! How often to plane enthusiasts sleep in an actual plane? Or a boat or a super car? It's rare, for sure. But it's even more rare when it is genuinely, truly a unique experience. If you're a Japan buff, this is certainly a thrill. …
“The freedom of the open road is seductive, serendipitous, and absolutely liberating.” – Eternal Arrival
At the heart of Guangzhou, one of China’s most modern cities, lies a hidden world — **Shipai Village**. Just steps away from luxury malls and skyscrapers, this tiny 0.73 km² maze houses over **100,000 residents**. Once a rural village, Shipai became a vertical labyrinth of “handshake buildings” — where walls almost touch and sunlight barely…
When you travel, you can stumble across some of the oddest things. Ironically, but not surprisingly, most of them are in the USA. For example, Cadillac Ranch: An art installation in Amarillo, Texas, featuring ten vintage Cadillacs buried nose-first in a field.
Or, what about Carhenge? Located in Alliance, Nebraska, this is a replica of…
“My flat was bright and spacious. It wasn’t well insulated, so it could get cold, but it certainly seemed to be of a higher build quality than what we’ve got now.” — An anonymous long-term resident, reflecting on the original brutalist flats.
“How can we ever build Europe if young people do not see it as a collective project and a vision of their own future?”
When it comes to the possibilities of ‘learning from history’ there are doubtless many things we could aspire to learn.
Some of those would be more practically useful, in terms of contributing to the normal and decent functioning of well-meaning societies than others.
Like it or not. we owe a lot to the British. England's history is popular due to its profound global influence, which includes the Industrial Revolution that transformed societies worldwide, the establishment of the British Empire, the origin of the English language and common law system, and contributions to literature, science, and sport. Its rich history is visible in ancient sites like…
