Originally published on Substack Miracles of engineering and faith… From pyramids to temples, many of the great works of ancient architecture were built for a similar purpose: as monuments to a single man. But there’s something different about the great cathedrals of the Medieval era — instead of being ordered […]
“How Much Knowledge Was Lost to History?”
Originally posted on Substack Temples to Wisdom Only truly civilized cultures dedicate themselves to building up a storehouse of knowledge. That’s why libraries are the trademark of civilization — and the their destruction reflects the downfall of culture. Here’s a look at three of the greatest libraries in history that […]
“The Closest Thing to Heaven on Earth”
A 1,500-year-old wonder… Can stones and mosaics communicate divine wisdom? Can a single building showcase thousands of years of spiritual teaching? In the case of the Hagia Sophia, the answer is yes — and that’s exactly what makes it one of the greatest churches of Eastern Christendom. From the images portrayed in […]