For the Maoris, moko comes from ancestral legends and is of divine origin. According to their tradition, facial tattooing was brought to humans by Mataora, a legendary...
Among the Mayans, ball games had a true sacred meaning related to their religion and mythology. For them, it was not just a sport: it...
The symbol of Yin and Yang comes from a very ancient concept in Chinese history, dating back thousands of years, probably to the Zhou dynasty...
The Romans understood that well-designed public latrines significantly reduced the risk of diseases by limiting the spread of dirt and effectively disposing of waste away...
Alexandre strategically placed his cities at key points, often close to major roads, rivers, or borders, in order to ensure military control and facilitate the...
In ancient Egypt, the obelisk symbolically represented a sunbeam frozen in stone. The Egyptians deeply believed in the power of the sun, linked to the...
For the ancient Egyptians, life on Earth was just a stage: after death, another life began. They imagined the soul as composed of several distinct...
During the Renaissance, astrology was super popular, almost as much as our Netflix series today. Almost everyone believed in it, from peasants to great nobles. This practice...
Among the Maoris, the traditional facial tattoo called tā moko is not just about appearance; it is also a deep connection to their cultural and...
In ancient Celtic culture, fairies did not specifically need wings to fly: initially, they could simply appear or disappear without explanation and even float naturally. The idea...
