October 17, 2018 by Paulo Coelho Myiamoto Musashi, the famous samurai who wrote the book The Book of Five Rings, comments that all the people in the world are always ready to defend themselves because they live in the fear and paranoia that others do not like them. In this way, our adversary too – however brilliant … Read more
Abandoned Spaces SHill31 – CC BY-SA 4.0 A fairytale mansion which is still magnificent even in its state of decay can be found nestled in the middle of an enchanting forest. The exterior of the structure looks like it is almost intact, but inside, although it seems empty at first except for ruins and piles … Read more
The Vintage News Aug 24, 2018 Steve Palace If someone wanted wealth in 17th century Iceland there was a surefire method of achieving it… strike a deal with a buddy to make a pair of necropants. Also known as “nábrók,” or “nábrækur,” the macabre garment comes from ancient folklore and resembles something from Harry Potter by … Read more
The Vintage News May 14, 2018 Kristin Thomas Known for its medieval monuments, ancient cathedrals, and picturesque Sicilian countryside, Cefalú in Italy is a top touristic destination that attracts millions of visitors yearly. While tourists are busy checking out Cefalú’s historic attractions that date back to at least 3rd century B.C., also on hand is a … Read more
The Vintage News May 15, 2018 E.L. Hamilton Venetia Burney was an 11-year-old girl eating breakfast with her mother and grandfather in Oxford, England, in March 1930. Her grandfather, a retired head Oxford librarian, read aloud some exciting news in the London Times: Scientists at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, had photographed a planet long suspected of … Read more
The Vintage News May 16, 2018 Stefan Andrews Ideally, monarchs go down in history remembered for their great accomplishments, but that was not the case with Adolf Frederick of Sweden. This 18th-century king is instead remembered for his over-vigorous preparation for Lent. His fondness for a traditional Swedish sweet bun called semla (plural selmor) ultimately led to his death, … Read more
October 9, 2018 by Paulo Coelho Illustration by Ken Crane Nasrudin is walking past a cave when he sees a yogi, deep in meditation, and he asks the yogi what he is searching for. The yogi says:‘I study the animals and have learned many lessons from them that can transform a man’s life.’ ‘A fish once saved my … Read more
