Young History

The third biggest island in the mediterranean has a history that expands far pasts its borders. There are an endless amount of cultures that have influenced this country. With a history that goes back as far as the 10th Millennium BCE. Truly one of my favorite country history's in the world, This is Cyprus. 

A group of small islands lies in the waters between Madagascar and mainland Africa and within these islands is a history that few know. From Malay natives, and Muslim influence, to French occupation, and a chaotic post independence political scene: This is Comoros.

The only country in the world absorbing more carbon than it is emitting, a buddhist majority country, and a former isolationist government are all ways to describe this very unique asian country. This is Bhutan. 

Another episode on the three Guianas, will take us through a country that has a very special ethnic mix. India and Africa have their diasporas on  full display here making up around 50% of the population each. This one was hardly known to me at all before doing the research for this episode so this will be a learning experience for both of us. This is Guyana. 

A mix of vastly different cultures across a handful of vastly different islands make up this country.  There is an endless amount of things to say of the people in this country so I will say what I can in this episode. The name of this country itself comes from the treasures it holds within. This is The Solomon Islands.

In Atomic Habits, James Clear uses his experiences, scientific studies, and historical analogies to explain how small changes in the system of your life can make huge changes. Lessons on forming good habits and breaking bad ones lie within this book. This is a recollection of some of my favorite quotes from the book as well as my own personal review and anecdotes.  This is Teachings Taught. 

A painter, pianist, yoga instructor, activist and father are all terms that can be used to describe the man that I sat down with today. A man I met scooping cookies at a part time job has given me perspective that is beyond priceless. A man with wisdom, experience, and mindset far beyond his years offers a look into his lifestyle and gives advice for people seeking to live in the same way. In this episode we cover all sorts of topics in painting, meditation, mindset and fatherhood. For the first time in this Podcast's young history (pun intended) I get to share in being a listener. This is Talks For Our Times with Vasilios Tryphonas II 

The smallest of the Benelux countries has a whole lot more history than you might expect. Spanish, German and French Kings have ruled this land and it has gone through more transitions than most any other Western European country. From the Romans to the French empire and from steel to banking this is one for the ages. This is Luxembourg.

The sleepiest of all the Balkan countries, has a history that will surely keep you from falling asleep. Many a name this land has adorned yet today it is named after a  great black mountain within its borders, this is an introduction to one of the most complex regions in the world. This is Montenegro. 

one of the Three Guianas, has a history that is easily missed by many but not us. This country has seen a whole lot of people and culture grace its shores and now it is time to talk about who they were. This is Suriname.