Thanksgiving Day historically corresponds to the celebration of the harvest by the early settlers of North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. However, this means...
The phoenix first appeared in the mythology of Ancient Egypt, under the name Bennu, associated with the sun, the daily cycle, and regeneration. It is...
In ancient Greece, Mount Olympus was seen as the divine residence, where Zeus and his entourage reigned over the world of humans from their misty...
The story of Atlantis first appears in the works of the Greek philosopher Plato, in two of his dialogues: the Timaeus and the Critias. Written...
The celestial bodies were observed very closely because they clearly dictated the daily life in the ancient Mediterranean. The Sun indicated when to start and...
Chocolate has a long history, well before the bars and filled candies we devour today. It was the peoples of Mesoamerica, particularly the Olmecs around...
Pirates often wore earrings as proof of their voyages and maritime exploits. Their jewelry signified a milestone achieved or a specific place visited. For example, crossing the...
Marie-Antoinette grew up in Vienna, surrounded by her mother, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, and her strong taste for elegant and refined jewelry. From a...
Seal cylinders were somewhat like our signatures or stamps today. In Mesopotamian civilization, these small engraved cylinders were used to mark and validate commercial transactions: purchases, sales,...
Among the Aztecs, turquoise represents the connection with the sky, a strong symbol of their worship of the god Quetzalcóatl. For the Egyptians, it evokes...
