In ancient Greece, walking barefoot was a thing loaded with symbolism: it represented both a certain simplicity and, above all, a direct connection to the...
Having a hanging garden in Persia was mainly about sending a clear political message. Essentially, these gardens quickly became a symbol of the imperial power...
At the arrival of the Spaniards, the Aztec Empire is a dominant force in present-day Mexico. However, its power relies on fragile alliances and the...
The giant statues of Easter Island, known as moai, likely represented the ancestors of the inhabitants. According to local beliefs, these sculptures held mana, a...
Nō theatre was born in the 14th century, during the Muromachi period, mainly thanks to a guy named Zeami. This theatre genius decided to organize...
The master of assassins had a real influence by playing on the political tensions of the time. He specifically targeted leaders or influential figures, not...
Everything begins with the writings of the Greek philosopher Plato, who mentions around 360 B.C. in his works Timaeus and Critias, a legendary civilization called...
For the Aboriginal people of Australia, the Dreamtime is not just an old legend; it is a framework that gives meaning to their universe. Basically, they believe...
At the beginning of the 15th century, France was in the midst of the Hundred Years' War, an endless conflict between the kingdoms of France...
England had really bet on its luck in terms of resources. A huge amount of coal, very close to the surface and easy to extract: it was...
