Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
The countdown for the new year has begun and the last days of the year are passing quickly. Our surroundings began to be filled with brightly decorated pine trees, colorful Christmas decorations, gift packages and all kinds of details symbolizing the New Year. As the excitement of New Year increases, eye-catching Christmas trees decorate houses …
El Dorado, the legendary city of gold, has attracted the attention and inspired the dreams of explorers, writers and adventurers for centuries. This mysterious place, believed to be full of unimaginable riches, has been the inspiration for expeditions, novels and movies. in spanish “gold plated” or “the golden one” El Dorado, which means El Dorado, …
Maoriler Yeni Zelanda’nın yerli Polinezya halkıdır. Kökenleri, yaklaşık 1320 ile 1350 yılları arasında çeşitli waka (kano) seferleriyle Yeni Zelanda’ya doğru hareket eden Doğu Polinezya’dan gelen yerleşimcilerle ilişkilidir. Fiji ve Polinezya kökenlidirler ve özgürlükçü ruhları ve savaşçı kimlikleriyle tanınırlar. Bazı durumlarda savaşa giderken tenlerini beyaza boyamak veya açlık durumunda insan eti tüketmek gibi uygulamalar onları barbar …
The phrase “unique Indian fabric” is used to express something that is rare, priceless or valuable. Its origin is based on a story dating back to the Indians in the 17th century. Allegedly, the British cut off the fingers of 40 thousand Indian craftsmen to prevent Indian fabric from competing with their own. After this …
Hacer-ul Esved is a black and shiny stone found on the wall of the Kaaba and considered sacred by Muslims. During the pilgrimage, pilgrims greet, touch or kiss this stone at each turn while circumambulating the Kaaba. However, this stone is not only a sacred object but also has a controversial history and origin. Some …
Tariq Bin Ziyad, one of the legendary commanders of the Middle Ages, is a leader who left his mark on the stage of history not only with his military strategy and victories, but also with the geographical point he named after. This Berber commander, carrying the strong arms of Islam, landed in Spain in 711, …
A “Koleda” night, a Balkan tradition based on the theme of “scare”, was held in Büyükmandıra town of Babaeski district of Kırklareli. Participants in the event organized by Kırklareli Büyükmandıra Municipality painted their faces, wore masks and wrapped white sheets around their shoulders in front of the municipality building. The essence and origins of this …
The hexagonal star, known as the Star of David since ancient times, is a symbol that has been intensively researched among symbols and has various meanings. This symbol has been interpreted in different ways by people living in different geographies and belonging to various cultures. The meaning of the Star of David has gained different …
As Israel’s intense bombardments against Gaza continue, we are witnessing the world’s greatest human tragedy in recent years. The statements made by Israeli politicians these days make the region even more tense. These statements contain religious references that have the potential to trigger interfaith conflicts. Considering the religious, national and sectarian basis of people in …