Stoic Wisdom, The History of the Gaels and The Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors. Wisdom – Stoicism in Daily Life Stoicism, is an ancient philosophy founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium around 300 BC. Stoicism teaches individuals how to live a virtuous and content life, regardless of external circumstances. Central to Stoicism is […]
A palaestra was a central institution in ancient Greek and Roman society, serving as a dedicated space for physical training, education and social interaction. These facilities, often location near gymnasiums, were essential to the classical world’s emphasis on cultivating a balanced mind and body. The term palaestra originates from the Greek word palaio, meaning “to […]
Interestingly, it is beyond doubt that western society has been conditioned to view the end to be of more significance than the means. This is the Outcome Based Approach. We can see this concept in its political entirety in Niccolò Machiavelli’s work “The Prince”. However, I am going to explain that the outcome is ever […]
What is a Knight? A knight is a historical figure and social class primarily associated with the European Middle Ages. They are recognised for their martial skills, chivalry and feudal allegiance to a lord or monarch. In Europe, the concept of knighthood originated from the need for heavily armoured cavalry who could provide military service […]
To understand what I mean by the phrase “the Indo-European expression”, we must look back into our history. Our ancestors emerged from the Pontic-Caspian steppe many millennia ago. Therefore, to understand ourselves we must understand these enigmatic peoples. These trailblazers went on to become the progenitors of tribes who have had a tremendous effect on […]
To understand who we are, we must know who we were. The fabric of our ancestors is worth understanding. The sacrifices that they made and their struggles have all had an affect on us individually and collectively. I will take you on a journey, a journey to understand the structure of our ancestral civilisation. Lets […]
Nowadays, there has been a resurgence within mainstream culture to fast. Some do it for purely dietary reasons, while others understand the holistic effects that fasting produces. Let’s look into our history and towards the future to understand WHY WE MUST FAST. Indo-European Fasting Fasting has been a common spiritual and cultural practice across many […]
In an era defined by identity politics, it is strange to think us Indo-Europeans have absolutely no idea who we are, where we came from and why we think, behave and react as we do. I believe knowing our history will only empower us. For so long, there has been an eschewed narrative surrounding identity. […]
Physical culture, in both antiquity and modernity, refers to the cultivation of the body through physical exercise, discipline, and care, aiming for physical health, strength and aesthetic development. However, its meaning and significance have evolved over time. In antiquity, physical culture was deeply intertwined with philosophy, education and societal values. In ancient Greece, for example, […]
What is Traditionalist Philosophy? Traditionalist philosophy, also known as Perennialism or the Perennial Philosophy, is a metaphysical perspective that emphasises the existence of universal truths and principles shared across different religious and philosophical traditions. It is firmly rooted in the belief that there is a transcendent reality or divine source underlying all existence. Traditionalist thought […]