Journal Archive
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Continue reading →: The Rock of Cashel
The Rock of Cashel, located in County Tipperary, is one of Ireland’s most iconic historic sites. Dominating the horizon with its towering ruins, its history is rooted in the 4th century when, according to legend, the King of Munster, Aengus, donated the site to the Bishop of Armagh. Legend has…
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Continue reading →: FACTS
In Greek mythology, bees were supposed to be the messengers of the gods and honey to be a source of wisdom and poetry . Honey has a long and storied history in Greek culture, with references to the sweet substance dating back to ancient times.The Aegean summer season offers nearly…
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Continue reading →: GREEK MYTHOLOGY
In Greek mythology, Asia (Ἀσία) was one of the Oceanids, daughters of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys.The term “Asia” is believed to originate in the Bronze Age. The term appears in Hittite records recounting how a confederation of Assuwan states including Troy unsuccessfully rebelled against the Hittite king Tudhaliya I…
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Continue reading →: Aphrodite Statue
Aphrodite Statue In Greek mythology, the Goddess with the widest influence is Aphrodite. Because it touched everyone, especially the gods and goddesses. She is the only goddess depicted naked in Greek mythology. Aphrodite has had two helpers since the moment she was born. On the left side is Eros, representing…
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Continue reading →: IRISH WORD OF THE DAY
In the Irish language, “tuar ceatha” means rainbow, a word as delightful to articulate as the phenomenon itself is to behold. This term captures the ephemeral beauty of rainbows that often grace the Irish skies, serving as a symbol of hope and the promise of serenity following a downpour. The…
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Continue reading →: The Celtic Cros
The Celtic Cross is a symbol that originated in the early Middle Ages in the British Isles, particularly in Ireland. Its exact origins and meaning are somewhat debated, but it is generally agreed to be a Christian symbol with roots in earlier Celtic pagan traditions. One legend suggests that Saint…
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Continue reading →: Table mountain
Ireland is a land of legends, green hills and various extraordinary beauties of nature. And one of these strange but beautiful wonders is Mount Ben Bulben. Mount Ben Balben is located in County Sligo, in the far northwest of Ireland, 10 kilometers north of the city of Sligo. The height…
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Continue reading →: Polish Hussar Armor
The notion of Polish Hussar armor being crafted specifically for Ottoman Grand Vizier Sinan Pasha in the 17th century is a fascinating and complex topic that intertwines the histories of Poland and the Ottoman Empire during a period marked by both warfare and diplomacy. The Winged Hussars, an elite cavalry…
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Continue reading →: Liver of Piacenza
The Liver of Piacenza is an Etruscan artifact found in a field near Gossolengo, in the province of Piacenza, Italy, in1877. It is now kept in the Municipal Museum of Piacenza, in the Palazzo Farnese. It is a life-sized bronze model of a sheep’s liver covered in Etruscan inscriptions, measuring…
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Continue reading →: The “Suzanne”
The “Suzanne” Statue by René Lalique, 1925The “Suzanne” Statue by René Lalique is a statue of a woman with a flowing dress and a veil. It was created in 1925 and is considered a masterpiece of the Art Deco movement. The statue is named after the wife of the French…
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Continue reading →: The Cliffs of Moher in Pink
The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most spectacular natural wonders, standing as a breathtaking monument along the Atlantic coast of County Clare. Towering at 702 feet (214 meters) at their highest point near O’Brien’s Tower, the cliffs stretch for about 8 miles (14 kilometers) along the coast. This…
