October 2024

The word nature originates from the Latin natura, meaning birth, character, or constitution. Natura stems from the verb nasci, which means to be born. In classical Latin, it referred to…

The etymology of “Jerusalem” is complex, with roots in ancient languages. It is derived from the ancient Semitic word “Yerushalayim” (ירושלים in Hebrew). The first part, “Yeru” (ירו), is thought…

Do it yourself Tutorials

Firstly, writing is completely new to me, and something that I have only been doing for a year and a half now. I write down random notes the day before…

I recently finished reading The Will to Power by Friedrich Nietzsche. One of the concepts covered in the book is the idea of the eternal recurrence, or the eternal return.…

Firstly, this has been the biggest life hack that I’ve ever found. I never feel hungry throughout the day, and I’m always fueled with energy and satiated. This saves a…

Photography allows us to explore the mundane in new and interesting ways. It gives endless meaning to life and treats the world as a canvas. The camera is a tool…

I believe photography provides an experience unlike any other form of making art. You move your physical body through the world, explore, and use a tool that is accessible to…

What defines success? I believe a successful street photographer is someone who is simply making new pictures. To be in a state of production is the ultimate goal. I often…

What’s popping, people? It’s Dante, and today, I’m walking around Philadelphia on this dark and gloomy day, thinking about a philosophy that keeps me inspired: forever an amateur. Many photographers…

I mastered using layers in street photography through years of practice. It’s a way of seeing that requires a lot of practice and patience to get these kinds of layered…

Over the years, I found that approaching the streets in new places requires a documentary photographer’s mindset. While I’m interested in the aesthetics of street photography and the candid, spontaneous…

What’s popping, people? It’s Dante, going for my morning walk here in Philadelphia along the Schuylkill River Trail, wearing this 40-pound weight vest. This thing is freaking awesome! While street…

First and foremost, we don’t want to build our platform on quicksand. All social media sites are bound to become outdated, and people will always move on to the next…

“We’ve all been raised on television to believe that one day we’d all be millionaires, and movie gods, and rock stars. But we won’t. And we’re slowly learning that fact.…

Evolution, movement, transformation—that’s the goal. It’s about embracing the constant state of change, like leaves in the fall, transitioning from vibrant green to shades of fire before they wither and…

Anaxagoras (c. 500–428 BCE) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher who made significant contributions to philosophy, astronomy, and natural sciences. Hailing from Clazomenae in Ionia (modern-day Turkey), he is best known…

Evolution, movement, transformation is the goal. The etymology of the word “motivation” traces back to the Latin verb movere, meaning “to move” or “to set in motion.” I consider motivation,…

Looking forward to seeing this movie today at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute Elizabeth “Lee” Miller lived a life marked by transformation, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of capturing the…

The Greatest Leaders in History

In this discussion, Lord Roberts shares valuable insights about Margaret Thatcher, her leadership during the Falklands War, and the qualities that made her a trailblazing leader. Let’s delve into the…

Dwight D. Eisenhower’s leadership during World War II and his subsequent role as the 34th President of the United States provide invaluable lessons in strategy, diplomacy, and decision-making. While not…

In this discussion, we explore the profound contributions of George C. Marshall, a key figure in World War II and the post-war period. Winston Churchill once called Marshall “the modern…

Winston Churchill, one of history’s most influential leaders, had a profound sense of destiny, which shaped his life and leadership. His story is marked by a series of near-death experiences,…

In this session, we delve into the leadership style and philosophy of Horatio Nelson, one of history’s most celebrated naval commanders. Known for his aggressive tactics and his ability to…

Napoleon Bonaparte remains one of history’s most captivating leaders. His rise from a Corsican nationalist to the Emperor of France, shaped profoundly by the French Revolution, exemplifies the transformation of…

Julius Caesar stands as one of history’s most compelling figures, whose legacy has shaped the course of Western civilization. Dr. Roberts explores why, over 2,000 years after his death, we…