In ancient times, doing science was primarily about reflecting on the world and asking deep questions: where does life come from? What is the universe? Why do...
This Mayan pyramid is built like a giant calendar. It has four staircases, each composed of 91 steps, totaling 364 steps, to which an additional...
The idea of the swan song dates back to ancient Greece: the Greeks believed that the swan, silent throughout its life, sang beautifully once, just...
The Romans used a special concrete, the famous Roman concrete, made of lime, water, and volcanic stones like pozzolana. This mixture is not only ultra-strong...
Old houses often have a dark, silent, and dilapidated appearance that stimulates our imagination at the slightest sound. Creaking floorboards, icy drafts, or strange crackling...
In many mythological tales, the gods impose quests on heroes for various reasons: sometimes to test their courage and worth, sometimes simply to assert their...
The haka is a traditional warrior dance practiced by the Māori, the indigenous people of New Zealand. Originally, it was mainly a way to impress...
The art of facial tattooing, called tā moko, has been an integral part of Māori tradition for centuries. According to Māori legend, it was the...
Neanderthals likely chose flowers thoughtfully. For example, some archaeological discoveries show the presence of plants with medicinal or fragrant properties in graves. This suggests that...
In the Middle Ages, books were extremely rare and valuable. Each text had to be copied by hand, and that’s where the scribes came into...