8 Best War Books To Read In Your Lifetime 

Best war books

What are the best war books?  War has a lasting and often devastating impact. Wars affect not just nations but also the very fabric of human life. Against the backdrop of this same calamity, writers who lived through the experiences used their pen to write about the heroism, tragedy, and complicated morality of armed conflict.  There’s […]

Rock The New Year With These Best Non Fiction Books 2024

Best Non Fiction Books 2024

What are the best non fiction books 2024?  We’re a few weeks into the New Year, which is always an exciting time. It’s that time when we reflect on the past year and make New Year’s resolutions.  Many of these resolutions are related to health and fitness, our careers, and spirituality.  And what other way […]

8 Stunning Novels | Best Books To Read In 2024

Best Books To Read In 2024

Over the years, book publications have increased, and the numbers will continue to rise. That’s why lists of the best books to read in 2024 are always welcome.  But what does this increase in book publications mean for us? Should we maximize the amount of books we read to maintain a respectable ratio of books […]

Ready For The New Spirit Animal Game?

Spirit Animal

  What’s your spirit animal? A dog, an eagle, or maybe something braver, like a lion. It’s a game we’ve all played as kids but often forget about when we grew up. This was also the case for me until I came across Doug Good Feather’s book Think Indigenous (#9 in this spiritual books’ post). […]

The Ultimate Best Movies of 2023 You Shouldn’t Miss

Best Movies Of 2023

What are the best movies of 2023?  The start and end of each year is always an exciting time. When the new year starts, we make new year resolutions. When the year ends, we can’t even remember making those resolutions. But what we do care to remember every year is to look for the best […]

The Ultimate Guide To Best French Movies | A Top 10

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that world cinema is incomplete without mentioning French cinema. Interestingly, most people know France for its film festivals, especially the Cannes Film Festival. After all, how can one not mention the claps that seem to go on forever for the movie that wins The Palme d’Or (English: The […]

The Classic Arabic Music Muwashshah | Protecting What You Love

Muwashshah khaled alhafez

Syrian singer Khaled Alhafez has taken on the life mission of protecting and documenting Muwashshah. But why is it so important, and what is Muwashshah? In today’s interview, Khaled Alhafez and his student Ghizlane Gzili will introduce us to the famous Arabic music genre, its origins, and why it is essential to preserve. But before […]

The Best Berlin Souvenirs & Tips | The Free Tour Shop

The Best Berlin Souvenirs

What are the best Berlin souvenirs?  You’ll find out in this guest post by The Free Tour Shop  Co-Founder, Carlos Sanvicente. Here’s his story. In February 2013, I made my way to Berlin, embarking on a new life as a tour guide, little did I know then that I would still be here 10 years later. […]

The Best Spiritual Books Worldwide | A Top 10

Why do we need spiritual books? For me, it’s to find answers. Why are we here? What’s the meaning of life? And what’s my role in all of this? Spiritual Questions Growing Up Growing up catholic, I liked having a God to believe in and who protected me. Like many kids, I also struggled. Why […]

Mezgebu Tesema: Turning Big Memories Into Beautiful Canvases

ethiopian art by mezgebu tesema

Welcome to a new interview with Ethiopian artist Mezgebu Tesema. Mezgebu Tesema is a contemporary Ethiopian painter recognized for his captivating and lifelike paintings reflecting Ethiopia’s rural livelihood.  Born in the small town of Enewari, Mezgebu’s upbringing in the central highlands of Ethiopia greatly influenced his artistic consciousness and imagination. His work is closely associated […]

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