Ancient Wisdom
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Science Is Bringing The Extinct Ancient Mammoth Back To Life
By successfully inserting some sequences of mammoth DNA into an elephant genome, scientists at Harvard University are one step closer to bringing the ancient Woolly mammoth back to life. The study is yet to be published since researchers say there is much more work to do.
The Magical Ancient Druids Of Ireland
Who were the Druids? Very little is known about the ancient druids. They left no written accounts of themselves, and the only evidence is a few descriptions left by Greek, Roman, and various scattered authors and artists, as well as stories created later by medieval Irish writers.
Last Living Mermaids Close To Extinction
Long ago, in the 17th century, there was a group of “sea women”, the haenyeo, who were female divers in the Korean province of Jeju. It was a time when many men went to sea to fish or row warships, and offshore diving largely became women’s work.
Scientists Discover 5 Earth Sized Ancient Planets
Scientists announced yesterday that they detected five small planets circling an 11.3 billion year old star of our 13.7 billion year old universe. The planetary system is truly by far the oldest yet found…our solar system is dated to be about 4.5 billion years old.
Ancient Arabic Book of Astrology and Magic
Imagine a real book of magical recipes and spells just like we dreamt of as children reading fairy tales? The Picatrix is that book. Dating back to the 10th or 11the century, it is an ancient Arabian book of astrology and occult magic.
3 Buddhist Beliefs That Will Change Your Life
Even if you don’t live in an ashram or eat a Sattvic diet, these 3 powerful Buddhist philosophies from the sacred scripture Dhammapada will surely rock your world. Widely referred to as the 3 marks of existence, here’s how you can make them part of your daily life: 1.
Real Lord Of The Rings: Hominid Humans
A study presented to the Royal Society meeting in London on ancient DNA revealed some radical news. The genome of one of our ancient ancestors, the Denisovans, contains a segment of DNA that seems to have come from another species currently unknown to science.
Mesozoic Period: New Evidence of Warm Blooded Dinosaurs
You may have heard the saying, “Like a cold blooded reptile.” Well according to research at the University of Adelaide in Australia, that doesn’t apply to the ancient dinosaurs anymore.
10 Ancient Superfoods From Around the World
We are hearing the term “superfood” more and more now, with an emphasis on natural living and health.
Power of the Full Moon
When my daughter was unexpectedly awake one night, my grandmother nodded and said, ah yes, the moon. My grandmother’s theories fall back to the many Vedic and Hindu rituals that follow the moon’s pattern, specifically Purnima and Amavasya, the full and new moon.
The Transcendence of Man
By: Taylor Millovan The Dawn of a New Age As we approach the Age of Aquarius, it is important that we evaluate what this means for us as a human race.
A World Divine
By: Taylor Millovan Almost every creation myth known to mankind associates our universe with the term “cosmos.” The etymology of this word however, stems from the ancient Greek word “kosmoV” (kosmos) that literally translates to “world” or “order.” When we think of the term world.
The Power of Ashwagandha
In Sanskrit, Ashwagandha means “the smell of a horse,” indicating that the herb holds the strength of a stallion, and has traditionally been prescribed in ancient Ayurveda to help people strengthen their immune system after an illness.
Ancient Evidence for Lefty Leaders
Lefties have been around for as long as there have been humans. Currently 1 in 10 of us is left-handed so you are bound to know at least one. In ancient Chinese tradition, the yin, left side of the body, and yang, the right side of the body, are thought to be balanced energies when in harmony.
Set Your Body’s Ancient Clock To Good Health
Chronic insomnia is defined as “difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, awakening too early in the morning, or nonrestorative sleep”, and is the most common sleep disorder among adults. An estimated 50-70 million US adults have sleep or wakefulness disorder according to the CDC.
Ancient Acupuncture Points Revealed with CT Scan
“Is that even real medicine?” This was the question I got when I spoke to someone about Traditional Chinese Medicine, TCM, and the ways I had surprisingly found it to help me with my health.
The Rise & Fall of Civilizations
In their famous book, “Hamlet’s Mill,” Giorgio de Santillana and Hertha von Dechend explore the folk stories and mythologies of thirty ancient cultures, and what their study reveals is remarkable.
5 Priceless Nuggets Of Enlightened Wealth Wisdom Your Financial Advisor Would Never Dare Tell You
We dived deep into YouTube, and fished out some of the most unusual, genuinely life-changing (and at times controversial) pieces of wealth advice from today’s most respected conscious leaders. The pursuit of wealth is a polarizing subject.
Modern Science Reveals the Magic of Ancient Mushrooms
Back in the ‘60’s, psychedelic mushrooms were considered a gateway to another universe. Often, people entered their kaleidoscopes and were considered to simply be “on drugs”. A study published earlier this month in Human Brain Mapping co-authored by Dr.
The Lost Cycle of Time – Part 2
An Ancient Look at the Future By: Walter Cruttenden The Greek historian Hesiod spoke of the wonderful nature of the last golden age, when “peace and plenty” abounded, and Hopi myths tell us of cities at the bottom of the sea.
The Lost Cycle of Time
By: Walter Cruttenden Ancient cultures around the world spoke of a vast cycle of time with alternating Dark and Golden Ages; Plato called it the Great Year. Most of us were taught that this cycle was just a myth, a fairytale, if we were taught anything about it all.
From Plato to Popular Culture: Do We Have the Power to Bend Reality?
The concept of reality, boundaries and understanding of the physical world and the realm of ideas is nothing new. It has troubled human thinkers almost since the beginning of time.
The Ancient Superfruit That Will Add Years to Your Life
In the era of Instagram blogs and Tumblr mania, all it takes for a style of clothes or even a haircut to become the latest trend is a quick snap from a smartphone and a “share”. Before we condemn any of these media trends let’s see what else they have helped become popular among us.
This Ancient Technique Will Change the Way You Breathe Forever
Oxygen. It is our life force, our source of survival. Without oxygen, life on planet Earth would cease to exist. Breathing is an involuntary function that occurs in our bodies in order to fill our lungs oxygen and empty out carbon dioxide.