Let's just go back to the drawing board, leave aside all of the assumptions of Christian history, look at the texts afresh, consider every possibility, and open the whole game up. By doing that we'll see that Christianity is really paganism by a different name. Some of the Bible scholars are mavericks working outside the restrictions of mainstream religious institutions. … [Read more...]
More on the Lost Mayan City of Mirador in Guatemala
Lost City Revealed Under Centuries of Jungle Growth
Hidden for centuries, the ancient Maya city of Holtun, or Head of Stone, is finally coming into focus. Three-dimensional mapping has "erased" centuries of jungle growth, revealing the rough contours of nearly a hundred buildings, according to research presented earlier this month. Though it's long been known to locals that something—something big—is buried in this patch of … [Read more...]
Cave of Forgotten Dreams by Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog is one of my favorite directors (Wheel of Time, Encounters at the End of the World). His films have a way of drawing you into another reality through stunning visuals and long shots that allow your eyes to marinate in the beauty of whatever subject he is shooting. Cave of Forgotten Dreams is his latest creation released in September of 2010 - and it's in … [Read more...]