Berber carpets are true flag bearers of their cultural identity. Each community uses specific patterns that reveal their origin, tribal or regional affiliation. These patterns...
The belief that garlic wards off evil spirits is very old. As early as antiquity, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman civilizations attributed protective powers to garlic...
Beliefs surrounding numbers date back to Antiquity, a time when certain numbers were associated with gods or foundational myths. For example, in Ancient Egypt, the...
In 1793, France is in the midst of the Terror, one of the most tense and violent periods of the French Revolution. The monarchy was...
At the beginning of the 14th century, the kingdoms of England and France are under significant tension: both claim the French throne. Essentially, the English...
Japanese calligraphy, or shodō, is not just a simple writing technique: it is a form of meditation in itself. By tracing each character, one seeks...
For the Mayans, having a modified skull was primarily a matter of beauty and prestige. From a young age, pressure was applied to children's heads...
Using irrigation systems allowed ancient farmers to provide the right amount of water to crops at just the right time, ensuring better harvests. With well-controlled...
The term kawaii, which literally means cute or adorable, has deep roots in Japanese culture. It became popular during the Edo period (1603-1868), with the...
In several ancient civilizations, such as ancient Egypt for example, it was believed that the body was necessary for life after death. They considered the...
