🌍 Exploration

• 🏔️How Petrarch's Mont Ventoux Climb (Sort of) Pioneered Modern Mountaineering

  Petrarch's 1336 ascent of Mont Ventoux in Provence was a foundational moment for recreational mountaineering and spiritual self-discovery.

• 🌌A Fractured Universe – Fundamental Physics, Symmetry and Life

  Computer simulations may help tease apart why some aspects of our universe are symmetrical — and some aren’t

• 🌊What is the Longest River in the World?

  Explore the riveting race for the title of the world's longest river, where the Amazon and Nile vie closely under the scrutiny of modern geography.

• 📱The Cell Phone Gospel

  From a review of Assa Doron and Robin Jeffrey's study, a poignant observation on the surprising presence of technology amidst poverty in India.

• 🔍Same goes for grace?

  Quoting Lawrence Block.

• 🧟‍♂️Cities, wandering, serendipity and (wait for it) zombies

  A reflection on how a mobile app can transform urban navigation into a playful adventure while encouraging exploration.

• 🌍The right book at the right time

  Tété-Michel Kpomassie escaped a jungle snake cult in Togo to embark on his dream to experience the icy landscapes of Greenland.

• 🌮Do you know where your taco comes from?

  Exploring the complex journey of taco ingredients from farm to truck, revealing a world of food sourcing and travel.

• 🕰️The traveler’s game

  Reflecting on the challenges of experiencing other cultures through time, Lévi-Strauss contemplates the fleeting nature of understanding and perception.

• 🌍Lego Globe

  I wonder if they used red and orange legos for the globe's core?

• 🏙️Old cities, still kicking

  A critique of the overview of Varanasi's tourist influx, along with a reference to a more reliable list of ancient cities.

• 🌍Everything, everywhere

  Quoting Susan Sontag.

• ✈️Descending like a dove

  A visual representation of air traffic over Atlanta resembles the Holy Spirit's descent.

• 🌿Spice souk, Deira Creek, Dubai

  I appreciate the ungrounded spices in this display, showcasing their natural form.

• 🚶The mind is also a landscape

  An exploration of the harmonious relationship between walking, thought, and the world around us, inspired by Rebecca Solnit's reflections.

• 🎨The counter-intuitive comparison of all things

  Exploring the concept of cultural appreciation through quirky comparisons in art and everyday joys.

• 🌅Aerial photo, source unknown

  A reflection on the allure of stunning aerial photography that transcends ordinary satellite views.

• 🔥Extravagant gestures

  Annie Dillard reflects on the extravagant gestures of creation and their enduring presence in the world, beautifully illustrating the connection between nature and fire.

• 🗺️A star in the East- The enduring myth of Prester John

  The legend of Prester John serves as a lens through which we examine medieval European dreams of Christian power in distant lands.