Simone Jonker
Simone Jonker worked in NTD Inspired for two years. She wrote light articles and inspiring stories.
The Legend of Saint Nicholas, and How He Evolved Into Santa
The legend of St Nicholas revolves around a Christian monk who lived during the third to fourth century and inspired the fabled figure Santa Claus. Santa is depicted as a rotund and merry man who...
Malva Pudding: A South African Christmas Pudding Tradition
A South African pudding, Malva pudding, became popular in the United States after Art Smith, Oprah's personal chef at the time, served it at The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy's first Christmas dinner in 2006. What...
Aloe Vera: One of Nature’s Most Potent Healing Plants
Aloe vera is a well-known and heavily-studied succulent plant. For centuries, it has been known as a "wonder plant,'' and applied medicinally for a wide range of conditions, ranging from obesity to burns to dermatitis,...
Exploring the Deep and Mysterious Holloways of Dorset
The word “holloways” is derived from the Anglo-Saxon term “hola weg,” meaning ”harrowed path,” or “sunken road.” While the ancient Oregon Trail, which was used by thousands of pioneers heading west through North America, has...
Why the Week? A Unit of Time That Doesn’t Make Sense
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will switch to a four-and-a-half-day work week on January 1, 2022, according to a statement released on Tuesday by Latestly. The UAE is the world's first nation to adopt a...
Medieval Hair Care – Traditional Ways to Tend Your Locks
Who doesn't like legends about knights, kings, queens, princesses, castles, magical swords, and dragons? Among all the magic and mystery of the Middle Ages, one might ponder: “How did they maintain their hair?” Medieval hair...
Annual Christmas Stamps: From Heated Debate to Holiday Harmony
The holiday season is a busy time for the postal service, with masses of cards and packages being exchanged near and far. Every year, the USPS issues new holiday-themed postage stamps for the billions of...
1000 Miles of Lost Cherokee Trails Remapped
Lamar Marshall, land surveyor, electrical engineer, and anti-logging campaigner, is a world-renowned expert on historic Cherokee footpaths. Marshall has mapped approximately 1000 miles of Cherokee trails in Appalachia. When the Cherokee Nation governed the southern...
Remembering Wilbur Smith
After spending the morning reading and writing with his wife Niso by his side, global bestselling author Wilbur Smith passed away suddenly on Nov. 13 in Cape Town, South Africa, according to a statement on...
The Spirit of Advent
During a season filled with shopping, lights, decorations, and joyful songs, Christians all across the globe are peacefully preparing themselves by following a pious custom known as "Advent." The four weeks leading up to the...
Understanding I Ching or ‘Book of Changes’
While fresh and interesting subjects can inspire our creativity and provide new perspectives on alternative healthcare and holistic living, The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is a timeless source of knowledge and wisdom. One...
5 Hives of Honey Bees Survive a Volcanic Burial
Thousands of living bees imprisoned in their hives under volcanic ash for 50 days were rescued by authorities on La Palma in the Canary Islands after volcano Cumbre Vieja erupted in late September. Cumbre Vieja,...