Cicero characterizes philosophy as cultura animi

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Although Pliny the Elder did not yet coin the word “culture” (cultura) as a term, he did distinguish between terrenus (belonging to the earth) and facticius (artificially produced things).

Cicero characterizes philosophy as cultura animi, that is, as the cultivation of the spirit. In addition to culture as material culture in Pliny, there is also culture as a processing of one's own personality.

Bursa: President Erdogan more Ottoman-style buildings

Bursa: President Erdogan wants more Ottoman-style buildings

Bursa - Last but not least, the protest actions around Gezi Park in Istanbul, which, in addition to the protests due to the rigid style of government of the AKP by Prime Minister Erdogan, also had something to do with the planned development of Gezi Park, made it clear that buildings in the Ottoman-Seljuk style were preferably used as part of the city redevelopment style are to be built.

Caricature exhibition in Didim calls the judiciary into action

Caricature exhibition in Didim calls the judiciary into action

Caricature exhibition - On the occasion of the protest actions against the rigid style of government of the AKP government under Recip Tayyip Erdoğan in May and June of this year, there were a large number of politically motivated caricatures about the unrest, which are now to be presented to the interested public in a permanent exhibition in Didim.

Marubi Museum - Fondazione Alinari - Call for papers

Marubi Museum - Fondazione Alinari - Call for papers

Fondazione Alinari per la Fotografia in partnership with the Marubi National Museum of Photography, with the support of Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Tirana and the Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation of Albania

Finnelauf - Running event in Billroda-Laucha

Finnelauf - Running event in Billroda-Laucha

Once again, a huge challenge for the residents and organizers during Finnelauf of the villages of Laucha and Billroda, as for the 45th time, the diverse disciplines, from the half marathon to Nordic walking, were prepared and held on the Finne.

Marubi Museum Shkodra presents Venus

Marubi Museum Shkodra presents Venus

The Marubi Museum Shkodra is pleased to invite you to the opening of the thematic exhibition "Venus!" showcasing works from the collections of Dedë Jakova, Gegë Marubi and Pjetër Rraboshta.

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