It flits from globular cluster to nebula, and the vast distances between galaxies take only seconds on its entirely imaginary wristwatch, whose band is crusted with inset stars. When this six-legged, winged wonder cleared Andromeda’s outer reaches last New Year’s Eve, it left 1000 gladdened, revitalized worlds in its wake. Now, the Galactic Butterfly (Lepidoptera read more »

The New Age, the central philosophy of many people during a spiritual reawakening during the latter part of the 20th century, referred to an age of peace and understanding that would grow out of the soil of the previous generations. However the term has grown to include any sort of fringe religion, alternative faith or read more »

Stonehenge is one of many great earthworks spread across the planet. The stone faces on Easter Island, the Serpent Mound in the United States and the pyramids are other examples. Their purpose and construction has remained largely a mystery despite archaeology’s best attempts at explanation. Admittedly ancient people had some time on their hands. With read more »

The Mayan calendar is receiving a lot of attention this year because the cycle of calendar ends on December 21, 2012. Many people intrigued by the accuracy of this calendar fear this date, believing that it means the end of the year. The truth is there are many things that are relevant about this calendar, read more »

Found in Mexico, Central and South America, are some of the most intriguing Mayan artifacts known as the 13 crystal skulls. There is a legend within the Mayan, Aztec and Native American cultures where these near-flawless skulls are concerned. They are made from rock crystal, which is nearly as hard as diamonds. It is said read more »