The repetitive sound of the drum allows Siberian shamans to gradually shift into an altered state of consciousness. The regular and monotonous rhythm acts almost...
In pre-Columbian civilizations, step pyramids were seen as sacred places, a practical means of connecting the human world to that of the gods. It was...
The imperial China of the 19th century is going through a complicated period: internal troubles, external pressures, and the Qing dynasty in serious difficulty. Within...
Aboriginal dot art comes from a very long way back: its origins are estimated to be at least 40,000 years old. Initially, these drawings were...
In the 1920s-1930s, India was under British rule, a rather harsh colonial power. The British decided almost everything, from the economy to political choices, leaving...
Some countries have very similar flags because they have shared royal dynasties, political unions, or strong cultural traditions throughout their history. Take, for example, the...
The inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia found in beer a true food-drink. Made primarily from fermented barley, it contained carbohydrates, proteins, B vitamins, and essential minerals...
At that time, hygiene at Court was at best rudimentary, miles away from our current standards. People didn’t wash much, and frankly, it smelled bad...
Romulus and Remus are two mythical brothers who represent the symbolic foundation of the city of Rome. According to legend, they are the sons of...
Lewis and Clark explored regions that American settlers were completely unfamiliar with by crossing the American West to the Pacific Ocean. Their expedition, called the...
