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This Great Poet’s Words Will Bring You Inner Peace

Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi was an enigmatic Persian poet from the 13th-century, who touched the lives of countless people over the centuries through his powerful and beautiful words. Even today, you can find great comfort in his words of wisdom.

A Poet's Deep Writing Still Resonates Centuries Later...

> The Persian poet, Hafiz, lived in the 14 th Century and had the most beautiful way with words. In Iran, his writing is regarded as esteemed Persian literature. His words about love, faith and hypocrisy are quoted in daily life and have even been set to music.

Photos Of Famous Artists’ Muses Alongside Their Portraits

Often called "the Pre-Raphaelite ideal of beauty", Jane Morris was an embroiderer and wife of famous painter, poet, and textile designer William Morris. Below is a portrait of Jane by Dante Gabriel Rossetti titled Proserpine (1874), one of the most iconic paintings of the era.

The Fascinating Last Words of Famous Historical Figures

Benjamin Franklin [related_articles] Ludwig van Beethoven Augustus Caesar Dominique Bouhours, French grammarian Emily Dickinson, poet Ian Fleming, creator of James Bond, in the ambulance on the way to hospital.

The Odd and Eccentric Writing Rituals of 10 Famous Writers

But we do find it quite peculiar and charming that many of the most famous authors in history went to extreme lengths “to get the wheels turning”.

Famous Quotes and Sayings That Are Grossly Misunderstood

Otherwise, we can run in quite a few uncomfortable misunderstandings and misconstrue the famous sayings, which is more common than you’d think. In fact, you might have misused a quote or two yourself over the years. Recognize any of the famous quotes listed below?

These Famous Characters Are Based On Real People!

Mary (that had a little lamb) Mary in the world-famous nursery rhyme was based on a real-life little girl by the name of Mary Sawyer, who attempted to hide a lamb in a basket between her legs while in class.

The Personality Types of Famous People

MBTI is a 4-dimensional personality assessment invented by famous Psychoanalyst Carl Jung. Each dimension has 2 possibilities, so this method categorizes across 16 types of personality. Each type of personality is described by 4 letters.

15 Famous People In History That Were Really Good-Looking

Arthur Rimbaud (1872) Arthur Rimbaud was a French poet, who had a very short and ambivalent life, jumping university dropout to poet to traveling merchant. His poetry, as well as restless character and active life influenced many XX century writers, artists and musicians.

The Humble Beginnings of Famous Structures!

Great and rare photos during construction of some of the most famous structures in history, that we all know well in their completed form, but rarely have we seen photos from the times they were actually built.

5 Famous Mythical Places That Continue To Fascinate Us

The enduring mysteries of lost cities buried by time have inspired several authors, poets, and filmmakers. And even today, we can’t help but be hooked into any story that talks about a legendary or mythical land.