The sword Excalibur finds its earliest inspirations in Celtic traditions, long before the Arthurian tales were put to paper. In Welsh mythology, a magical sword...
In the time of the Babylonians, society was becoming increasingly complex, with important cities like Babylon housing thousands of inhabitants. To prevent everything from quickly...
The Cerberus is a giant creature that takes the form of a fierce multi-headed dog (often three, but sometimes more), tasked by Hades, the Greek...
Catherine II implemented a centralized policy, mainly strengthening the authority of imperial power. She simplified administration, reorganized institutions, and limited the influence of nobles in...
During the time of Qin Shi Huangdi, people believed that death was merely a step towards another world. However, a powerful emperor does not enter...
The unicorn finds its roots in Antiquity, particularly among the Greeks, who described an animal resembling a horse or a goat with a single horn. However, the...
As the Indus Valley was often subject to sudden and unpredictable floods, the Harappans built a well-thought-out drainage system. They devised a network of sloped...
The unicorn appears as early as Antiquity, described by the Greeks in tales likely inspired by the rhinoceros or other exotic animals. Some ancient writings...
The Mesopotamians were busy with an ever-increasing number of trade exchanges. It was not easy to count the harvests, the livestock, or to remember who...
The kraken first appears in Scandinavian tales dating back to the Middle Ages. According to these stories, it is a colossal sea monster of incredible...
