Published inILLUMINATION·Sep 4, 2022Member-onlyThe only and true pope, Benedict XVI.Pope Benedict XVI never renounced his position. The real reason for his declaration might not be clear to the most— yet. — On Sunday 10 February 2013 Pope Benedict XVI read his papal renunciation at the consistory, a meeting of the College of Cardinals. More correctly though, he read his apparent renunciation of his position as pope. The declaration, announced on the 11th February 2013 by the Vatican to the world, made…Religion5 min readReligion5 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Aug 16, 2022Member-onlyShould You Workout After Fasting?This niche combination of training on an empty stomach leaves scientists divided and people wondering. — Water fasting is a boon for both body and mind. The science is pretty settled. An open topic is if having a workout fasted, so before having any food, is healthy or not and if it improves gains or not. This topic is a niche in the already niche water…Health5 min readHealth5 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Aug 10, 2022Member-onlyHigh-Intensity Workouts are the Secret to Increased Fitness and Health While Saving TimeIt improves multiple aspects for mind and body, it benefits every person and every athlete, in less time. — Many people like to say “Go hard or go home.” But let’s see what the concept behind the expression looks like when applied to fitness, physical shape, and athletic performance. First of all, always work out (practice, or train, depending on your level) in a safe way. Learn the right…Health5 min readHealth5 min read
Published inThe Collector·Aug 9, 2022Member-onlyMatilde di Canossa — The Great Countess on par with Kings and PopesWits, leadership, patronage to the arts, and a higher purpose made her an unmatched noble in Medieval times. — Simply put, Matilda of Tuscany, member of the House of Canossa, was one of the most powerful and influential people to have lived during the Middle Ages. If the Middle Ages were represented with a chessboard, she would be one of its queens. In a time when women were considered…Women In History3 min readWomen In History3 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Apr 3, 2022Member-onlyThe Single Best Food for Athletes and Children — Parmesan CheeseThis ancient Italian cheese is an all-natural and lactose-free superfood ready to go. — Dubbed The King of Cheeses, rightly so, certified Parmigiano Reggiano is a boon not only for your palate, but for your body too. By definition, real Parmigiano Reggiano is produced in a specific Italian area using only natural milk, as well as whey and rennet. The only additive, so to…Sports4 min readSports4 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Apr 2, 2022Member-onlyShackleton’s Ill-Fated Ship ‘Endurance’ has Been Found 107 Years LaterIt is resting deep in the Antarctic waters, virtually intact, and it will be left untouched. — The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, the last expedition of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. An introduction full of romance, excitement, and adventure to one of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s missions to try to reach the South Pole. The Irish-Anglo explorer pushed the limits of Antarctic exploration. Ever active, his passion for…Exploration5 min readExploration5 min read
Published inGeek Culture·Mar 8, 2022Member-onlyFirst Web3, then Crypto. The Next Step? NFTs.Digital, decentralized, unique, and very, very valuable. NFTs are much more than blockchain art. — The World Wide Web has entered its new iteration which has been called Web 3.0, most commonly ‘web3’. Basically, it is a decentralized online world based on blockchain technology (blockchain is a list of records, or blocks, linked to one another using cryptography and therefore virtually impossible to hack).Crypto3 min readCrypto3 min read
Published inILLUMINATION·Mar 8, 2022Member-onlyIn the Web3 World, Focus on NFTs, not Cryptocurrency.This form of blockchain gives you art ownership, money, status, and access. — People might not know about Web3, the new iteration of the World Wide Web, “the internet”. I didn’t even know there were other 2 of them, because I don’t work in or around the digital technological world. …Nft3 min readNft3 min read
Published inIn Fitness And In Health·Jan 25, 2022Member-onlyWho is the World’s Fittest Athlete?CrossFitters, Spartan Racers, or UFC fighters? — There are a lot of tough sports out there and plenty of people discuss which is the toughest and by extension, which champion is the best athlete overall. I have spent years training, and still do. I have changed many gyms, and tried different martial arts and sports on top…Fitness8 min readFitness8 min read
Published inThe Collector·Jan 4, 2022Member-onlyRose O’Neill: World-Famous Illustrator and SuffragetteHer artistic talent was but one of her many virtues. — Rose Cecil O’Neill is known for the creation of Kewpie, the most famous cartoon until Mickey Mouse, and for her overall graphic skills. Yet her commitment went quite beyond illustration or art in general. Born on 25 June 1874, she grew up in a large family of five other siblings…Women In History4 min readWomen In History4 min read