Horsemanship, Jousting and Other Fascinating Facts About the Middle Ages
The European Middle Ages (which lasted approximately from the 5th century to the 15th century) was a fascinating period of history marked by population upheaval, religious and geopolitical conflict, the rise of Christianity, and hundreds of other events in history and the arts that still influence our world to this minute. The era ultimately led to the critical developments of the Renaissance, a time of great social, political, and artistic awakening across the Western world. A few of the noteworthy aspects of The Medieval Era that are especially worth exploring include the following.
Sociological ChangeThe world we live in has morphed into an almost unrecognizable reality. A far cry from a time when I was just a young man. Much of the social decorum, mannerisms, ethics, and morals that was the social balance and fabric of our society years ago have pretty much disappeared in the actions and behavior that we witness today.
Just How Big Is the Universe?A little analogy that I used to try and put into some perspective the size of the universe. It is hard to imagine and this either clears it up or confuses you a little more.
Realising I Will Never Touch The StarsAn article based around my realisation that I will never see us touch the stars as a species. I then had a moment at the end where writing the article made me ask a question to myself that I had never realised before.
Matyo Embroidery in Hungarian Culture: Use on Cell Phone Cases and Laptop BagsMatyo embroidery is officially recognized by UNESCO as being a part of Hungarian culture. It is a bright and decorative form of embroidery that has many uses, including cell phone cases.
The Cost of ConfrontationWe are trained to seek victory right from the childhood. To many of us, success means winning against the others. Individual performance too is often measured comparing with the performance of the other people. In short, to many of us, life’s purpose is to ensure that the others do not outperform or outmaneuver us so that we stand out as better and more efficient in the eyes of those around us. That probably is the way we were conditioned from the beginning. Confrontation often became a tool for proving own greatness and the consequent feeling of success, victory, empowerment et al. The world started perceiving those who could confront in situations well as great leaders (like in wars and battles) and those who could confront the opponent individuals well (like in a game or in an argument) as efficient.
Sex Change Through ReincarnationSevere discontent and depression may result from being of one sex in one life and the opposite sex in the next. Memory carried over allows the loss of body parts, strength, or former ego to hinder how we perceive ourselves while religious dogma is too clinical and rigid to understand.
A Different Look At How To Unlock Our DNA Gene CodeThis was the result of a passing thought from myself on my journey to work in the morning. A different take on how we could possibly look at unlocking our DNA. It might be complete rubbish to some but I think its a valid possibility.
The Be All And End AllWe live in this crazy place where absolutely everything around us emanated from the planet. Everything old and anything new was and will be given birth to by mother Earth and each one will eventually die and go back to her. Over millions and millions of years, life has diversified itself spreading out and colonising previously unreachable places to the extent that certain forms can only be found in specific environments.
What Am I and Where Does My Loyalty Lie?I am a human, white male. I am a Jewish, American citizen. My loyalty lies with the broadest category in my list: the human species. When choosing sides, to decide, I only use the standard that promotes the welfare of the human race; that standard usually is justice for all and compassion for the oppressed. For example:
The 19th Century Debate That the Origin of Species EngenderedThe debate that surrounded the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin in the 19th Century. The controversy in British society that was caused by the publication.
The Creation Of ExistenceFor thousands of years man has looked to the skies for answers and even now with all of the technology that we possess as a planet, we still have more questions unanswered than answered. Where did we come from? How did we get here?
