Faced with the mysteries of the world, the ancient Greeks imagined myths to understand what eluded them. They associated natural phenomena with the actions of...
At the beginning of the 17th century, English colonists land on the shores of what is now called Virginia, with the aim of settling permanently...
The ancient Germanic peoples considered the runes as sacred symbols endowed with mystical and divine powers. According to some beliefs, the runic alphabet was offered...
The time of Cleopatra was marked by major political and military upheavals. Egypt was then a crucial stake for the emerging powers of Rome and...
The pictograms used by ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians were graphic symbols representing objects, actions, or ideas. Each pictogram could be interpreted symbolically or...
The first fortifications in China date back to the period of the Warring States (475-221 BC). Originally, these fortifications were not yet connected to form...
In Hawai'i, flower necklaces, called lei, embody strong values such as love, respect, and warm hospitality. Giving a lei to someone means creating a bond...
Funeral rituals may vary depending on cultures due to various influences. Beliefs, traditions, and cultural values of a community play a major role in how...
Before Christopher Columbus, global trade primarily revolved around the Silk Road connecting Europe to Asia. However, upon landing in America, Columbus completely redrew the map...
Chinese calligraphy has long been appreciated for its aesthetic beauty and artistic expression. Chinese characters, composed of precise and elegant strokes, offer great freedom of...
