From Martial Arts to Mindfulness: The Philosophy of Bruce Lee
Statue by Cao Chong-en of Bruce Lee on the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong. Photo by Johnson Lau / CC BY-SA 2.5. Defeat is a state of mind; No…
The Strategic Genius of Trần Hưng Đạo: Lessons from History
The three watercolor paintings by Đoàn Thành Lộc depict Saint Trần (Grand Prince Hưng Đạo) and his six generals. Photo by Rio Lam / CC BY-SA 4.0. Trần Hưng Đạo,…
The Evolution of James Bond: From Fleming’s Novels to Modern Adaptations
Bronze bust of the author Ian Fleming by the British sculptor Anthony Smith. Commissioned by the Fleming family to commemorate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth in 2008. Photo: Fortheloveofknowledge…
From Zen to Bushido: The Spiritual Journey of the Samurai
16th century painting showing samurai raiding the house of Minamoto no Yoshitsune. The Samurai, Japan’s warrior class, were not only renowned for their martial prowess but also for their deep…
Bourbon: A Quintessentially American Spirit
Bourbon, a quintessentially American spirit, has a storied history that dates back to the late 18th century. Its origins are often traced to the settlers of present-day Kentucky, who brought…
Rye Whiskey: The Bold Spirit with a Rich History
George Washington’s Rye Whiskey® made the way George Washington made it. George Washington’s Rye Whiskey® is the official spirit of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Photo by George Washington’s Mount Vernon.…
The Role of Intelligence and Deception in Ancient Greece
Menelaus and Meriones lifting Patroclus’ corpse on a cart while Odysseus looks on, Etruscan alabaster urn from Volterra, Italy, 2nd century BC Between 1500 B.C. and 1200 B.C., Greece was…
The Hidden Path: Spiritual Practices of the Ninja
Ninja historic illustration, Meiwa era, c. 1770. The ninja or shinobi, often depicted as shadowy figures of stealth and combat, were also deeply spiritual warriors. Their spiritual practices were integral to…
The Stoic Underpinnings of Ian Fleming’s James Bond
Bronze bust of the author Ian Fleming by the British sculptor Anthony Smith. Commissioned by the Fleming family to commemorate the centenary of Ian Fleming’s birth in 2008. Photo: Fortheloveofknowledge…
The Drengr Code: Viking Warrior Virtues
Guests from Overseas (1901) by Nicholas Roerich, depicting a Varangian raid. The Drengr Code was a set of principles that guided the behavior of Viking warriors. It emphasized bravery, loyalty,…