The influence of Darwinism and theosophy in Western society: new age philosophy
On November 24, 1859, Charles Darwin's book 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection', or the Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life, was published in London. The theory presented in the book was based on the concept that different animal species evolve over time through the process of natural selection.
The mystery of the Amazons, the warrior women
Codex Gigas: the devil's bible or the largest manuscript in the world?
Otherwise known as 'The Devil's Bible', the Codex Gigas is probably the largest and strangest manuscript in the world. It measures approximately 1 meter long and is so large that it took more than 160 skins and requires at least the effort of two people to lift it. According to legend, the medieval manuscript is the fruit of a pact with the 'devil'.
