“The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.”  ― Marcus Aurelius Venetian mirrors once captivated the world with their exquisite craftsmanship and unique glow. For centuries, Venice, and the nearby island of Murano, stood as the preeminent centres of glass production. While Venetian artisans perfected the art of creating clear plate glass, the unique […]

“The obstacle is the way.” – Marcus Aurelius The ship’s engine failed. The ship’s owners tried one ‘professional’ after another, but none could figure out how to fix the broken engine. They brought in a man who had mended ships all his life. The old man arrived with a large bag of tools and immediately went

“Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.” – Pablo Picasso The Aboriginal tradition of “Right Way Fire” involves the controlled use of fire to maintain and restore ecosystems. Strategic small-scale slow burns in targeted areas during the early dry season minimise the risks of uncontrollable wildfires in the dry season. This practice

“All mammals have a strong exploratory urge, but for some it is more crucial than others. It depends largely on how specialised they have become during the course of evolution. So long as the ant-eater has its ants and koala bear its gum leaves, then they are well satisfied and the living is easy. The