The word “myth” is used in the vernacular in various ways, but usually people take it to mean something that is commonly believed, but not true. This is the intended meaning of the word when people speak of urban myths. The word also is taken to mean religious stories that have little ...
The word “myth” is used in the vernacular in various ways, but usually people take it to mean something that is commonly believed, but not true. This is the intended meaning of the word when people speak of urban myths. The word also is taken to mean religious stories that have little ...
Christianity has been a dominant force in the shaping of western culture. How is it that this one religion became so dominant? What happened to the plethora of religions that had existed in the western world before Christianity became so widespread?
Most people don’t realize that most of the doctrines, rites, and ...
People have asked me from time to time to explain to them what is meant by the term chamber music. I shall endeavor in this essay to explain the meaning of the term and describe some of the different kinds of chamber music.
Chamber music is music that was intended by the ...
I recently listened to Mozart’s famous motet, “Exultate Jubilate” for the umpteenth time. It’s probably been a few years since I last heard it and it sounds as fresh and lovely as ever to my ears. Though perhaps not considered one of Mozart’s greatest masterpieces, this is a beautiful motet.
The Motet ...
An asteroid, say, about 5 miles in diameter impacts with the Earth at say, the modest speed of 20 miles per second. Let’s say it hits in the middle of the ocean (Atlantic or Pacific, take your pick). If I remember right, 99% of the Earth’s atmosphere is contained within 10 miles ...
An asteroid, say, about 5 miles in diameter impacts with the Earth at say, the modest speed of 20 miles per second. Let’s say it hits in the middle of the ocean (Atlantic or Pacific, take your pick). If I remember right, 99% of the Earth’s atmosphere is contained within 10 miles ...
