March 31, 2018 by Paulo Coelho Illustration by Ken CraneAn old hermit was once invited to visit the court of the most powerful king of those times.– I envy such a saintly man, who is content with so little – said the ruler. – I envy Your Majesty, who is content with even less than I – responded … Read more
Contributor: Meagan Good Western Air is the largest privately owned airline in the Bahamas. It was established in 2001 by Rex J. Rolle and Shandrice Woodside-Rolle. Their daughter, Sherrexcia ‘Rexy’ Rolle started as a baggage handler and is now the Vice President of Operations and General Counsel for the airline. In my role, I have … Read more
A merchant asked his servant to go to the market to buy some pieces of cloth. Upon reaching the market, the servant saw his own Death shopping at the store near him. Terrified, he ran back to the merchant’s house. “I have to leave now, “he said, almost crying. “I saw my death this morning … Read more
Courtesy: The Vintage News Jan 11, 2018 Brad Smithfield Clothes left hanging on the wires, rotting food in the pots and pans, abandoned bicycles on the street. Forty years ago, time suddenly stopped in Varosha. The ghostly remnants of a thriving community seem like something out of a paranormal horror movie. There are miles and miles … Read more
Courtesy: The Vintage News Jan 20, 2018 Goran Blazeski The Imperial State Crown is brought to the House of Lords for the State Opening of Parliament on November 6, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images) Often seen as the symbols of the British monarchy, the world-famous Crown Jewels have an immense historical and cultural significance, … Read more
Courtesy: The Vintage News Mar 1, 2018 Goran Blazeski The American Civil War was the bloodiest conflict in U.S. history. Although no one knows precisely how many people were killed or wounded during this great tragedy, most researchers agree that the number of casualties went way beyond anybody’s expectations. It has been estimated that over 620,000 Americans lost their lives … Read more
Courtesy: The Vintage News Feb 20, 2018 Nikola Simonovski Alice in Wonderland is among the most influential books ever written. Adored by both children and adults, it tells the story of a bored little girl named Alice and her journey to an imaginary parallel world, filled with very amusing human-like creatures. Being one of the most notable … Read more
