Category Archives: History

Travel back in history and learn about historic events.

perfume bottle
History of Florida Water

What is Florida Water? Florida Water is quite similar in nature to Eau de Cologne, [...]

28
Feb
tarot cards
History of Tarot Cards

The Hermit. The Hanged Man. The Fool. Tarot cards are often seen as a rustic antiquity. [...]

15
Jan
holy temple
The Ten Virtues of Koh

In the fifteenth century (The Muromach Era), Zen priests were believed to have written a [...]

02
Dec
palo santo and white sage
History & Magic of the Sacred Palo Santo Tree

Palo Santo Introduction The holy palo santo tree has a deep and rich history within [...]

30
Sep
incense measure time
Using Incense to Measure Time | Asian Traditions

Incense has been a cultural phenomena and has served many purposes in various cultures through-out [...]

26
Aug
japanese kodo
What is Japanese Kodo? | Introduction

Kodo (pronounced Koh-do) is a traditional Japanese ceremony which was created around either the 14th [...]

28
Jul
tibetan prayer flags
Tibetan Traditions : Prayer Flags

Tibetan prayer flags have quite a long history in Nepal, Tibet, and surrounding areas. It’s [...]

05
Jun
japanese zen garden
History of the Japanese Zen Garden

The Japanese Zen Garden The Japanese rock garden, or Zen garden as it is sometimes [...]

04
May
dreamcatcher
Native American Dreamcatchers

The dreamcatcher is an easily recognized item from Native American culture. Throughout the Southwest in [...]

04
Mar
spiritual candles
The Spiritual History of Candles

Candles are often a commonplace within many households and cultures around the world, yet their [...]

12
Feb