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Ancient Bronze Age Sage Develops Theory of Atoms in India 2,600 Years Ago—And Here’s How

The English chemist and physicist John Dalton (1766-1844) is the man credited today with developing modern atomic theory. However, an understanding of atoms was actually formulated 2,500 years before Dalton by an Indian sage and philosopher, known as Acharya Kanad. The name “Acharya Kanad” was given to him after the theory of small particles he…


Sacred Smoke: The Benefits of Smudging

The practice of burning sage in one’s surroundings, or “smudging,” is an ancient Native American ritual that is increasingly popular across cultures. Beyond associated spiritual beliefs, there is growing scientific reason to consider that the smoke from sage and other herbs could have a positive impact on one’s physical environment as well as their physiological…