We live in an unsteady world. Old certainties are crumbling, and new answers remain elusive.

What does progress mean when it threatens our well-being? How do religion and science relate in an age of ecological crisis? And how do we find meaning in our lives amidst societal acceleration and alienation?

In this book, theologian Frederiek Depoortere embarks on a profound search. He delves into the contemporary struggle between hope and fear, progress and decline, seeking ways of thinking that ca...

Packed with fascinating facts, intriguing mysteries and breathtaking discoveries, from the ancient wonders of Egypt and Pompeii to the mysteries of lost Mayan civilizations and the enigmatic Nazca Lines in Peru, this captivating guide offers a whirlwind tour of humanity's past through the art of archaeology.