In Roman times, emperors loved to organize shows called naumachiae, full-scale naval battles meant for the entertainment of the people. These impressive displays took place...
The Inca Empire was vast, covering a large part of the west coast of South America, from southern Colombia to present-day Chile. Imagine managing such...
Rome has always been well known for its very hot summers, with scorching sun and temperatures easily rising above 30 degrees Celsius. Staying for several...
Ancient China was a stable, powerful, and culturally advanced civilization. With its vast territory and efficient administration, it promoted education, commerce, and the exchange of...
Located in the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean, Minoan Crete (around 2700 to 1450 BC) enjoys an ideal strategic position at the crossroads of different...
In Aztec society, deities played a central role in the perception of time. Each day was linked to a specific god or goddess, influencing the...
Angkor Wat is truly huge: nearly 200 hectares, which is equivalent to about 280 football fields, surrounded by a gigantic moat nearly 200 meters wide. At the...
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...
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,...
