Author Archives: ancientworld

This is another great conversation – an Orthodox Icon Carver and a Protestant Pastor in North America, discussing how the Internet is creating new forms of ecumenical dynamics and growth, and re-discovery of the old Greek Church Founders:

A great conversation between historian Fr. John Strickland, and Sam Adams of the “Transfigured” Youtube Channel.

The beautiful opening of Purgatory: For better waters, now, the little bark of my poetic powers hoists its sails, and leaves behind chat cruelest of the seas. And I shall sing about that second realm where man’s soul goes to … Continue reading →

We’ve just finished the Creation Myth of Tolkien and will make a podcast episode shortly! It ties wonderfully in with several aspects of Paradiso in the Divine Comedy, the opening of the Biblical Stories, Greek Mythology, Aristotelian metaphysics, and some … Continue reading →

Reading up on the creation stories and mythology of J.R.R. Tolkien – and aiming for a few more episodes with Adam Bishop of the Unlimited Opinions!

Happy New Year – and time for some more dives into the World of Dante and the Renaissance 😊☕️

New week – great morning coffee 😊☕️🌇

Friday, very relaxed – and great morning coffee 😊☕️