Anubis is an important god of ancient Egypt, associated with death and mummification. He was responsible for guiding the souls of the deceased in their...
Before adopting their Declaration of Independence, the American colonies had grown tired of taxes imposed by the British without having a say—what is famously known...
The Pyramid of Khufu impresses first with its unusual dimensions: it originally measured about 146 meters high (now reduced to about 138 meters), equivalent to...
The stone blocks of the pyramids, sometimes weighing several tons each, were mainly quarried from nearby sites like Tourah or more distant ones such as...
Fenrir is a huge wolf, born of the god Loki and the giantess Angrboda. This big monster seriously worries the Norse gods, as he is...
In ancient China, producing silk was expensive and required precise know-how. It involved the meticulous breeding of silkworms, which were fed exclusively on mulberry leaves. A slow,...
Genghis Khan organized his warriors into very precise military units, based on an easily manageable decimal system (tens, hundreds, thousands of men). This allowed for...
The Colossus of Rhodes was built around 280 BC on the Greek island of Rhodes. It is a giant statue representing the sun god Helios, created to...
During the Victorian era, the British were fascinated by all sorts of mysterious stories, particularly those revolving around supposedly cursed jewels. Newspapers and popular novels...
Cleopatra was not just a stylish queen; she also had a keen political sense. She knew how to use her intelligence to strengthen Egypt's position...
