Whether or not this event was the inspiration for, or points to actual evidence of, the demise of the lost city of Atlantis, one will never know. However, it is still worth noting that worldwide catastrophes have been talked about across all major religions, with contemporary works corroborating such claims; led primarily by researchers Graham Hancock and Randall Carlson.
Read MoreA lot more accepting with regards to holding the space for other religious beliefs to flourish, juxtaposed to the Raman Catholic crusade-and-concur mindset, the Byzantine Church set its sight Eastward with regards to sharing its philosophies, while the Roman Catholics decidedly went West.
Read MoreMost probably, the temple stood as not only a monument of worship to Poseidon, but a request for safe passage, as the surrounding area was primarily used as a major port for those entering and exiting Greece.
Read MoreFamed for her uncanny ability to peer into the future, an audience with the oracle was only granted to successful consultants (literally, "those who sought counsel") and followed a specific four-stage process, common among shamanic journeys.
Read MoreHistorically, classical Athens was a powerful city-state regarded for its ability to educate students on the matters of Art, Learning and Philosophy. The city had also, more famously, become home to Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum.
Read MorePerhaps the most iconic landmark of Ancient Greece, the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, is a giant citadel which is believed to have been inhabited since the fourth millennium BC (between 4000-3001 BC).
Read MoreIt is estimated that 3,000 Euros are thrown into the fountain each day, with a total estimated $1.5 million USD collected in 2016.
Read MoreNeighbourhoods, shopping malls, legal offices, government buildings, a direct route to the Colosseum, and affluent housing atop a nearby hill make this ancient landmark an invaluable resource for understanding that, "nothing really changes, we only think it does."
Read More"Bread and games," as Cesar would say, "give them bread and games... and we will control them all."
Read MoreSt. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City sits atop the sight where St. Peter, aka Simon, was (allegedly) crucified upside down until death for being a follower of Jesus.
Read MoreIf all that didn't seem like enough already, while not studying, looking after first-years, or making entertaining (mostly) daily YouTube videos, Arvil likes to supplement his active leisure time by practicing yoga and undergoing lessons in the Filipino Martial Art of Arnis!
Read MoreUnquestionably, one of the most astounding exhibits one could ever hope to visit, the Vatican Museums in Vatican City host some of the most unique paraphernalia extending across three of the greatest nations during the height of the Roman Empire: Rome (obviously), Greece and Egypt.
Read MoreAccording to historical record, in the late 13th Century, the temple was so impressive that the emissary of Temür Khan wrote about it in his journals as being, "a Tower of Bronze," that was, "a truly astonishing spectacle."
Read MoreAs you might have guessed, Ta Prohm was made famous in pop-culture by being featured in 2001's blockbuster epic, “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider”. More recently, the temple was also featured in 2017's "Kingsman: The Golden Circle".
Read MoreWhen translated more contemporarily, the name Angkor Thom means "Great City"; which is quite fitting, given the myriad of temples and monumnets present at the site.
Read MoreUnquestionably, the most iconic attraction to behold in the country of Cambodia, even making its appearance on the Cambodian National Flag...
Read MoreEach morning in the Siem Reap province of Cambodia, hundreds gather around the shores of Angkor Wat in hopes of witnessing one of the most astounding sunrises cascading across the ancient temple grounds.
Read MoreArguably one of the most well-maintained ancient wonders positioned high atop the mountainous region of Cusco, Peru; Machu Picchu sits at an astounding 2,430 meters above sea level.
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