To put it simply, agriculture was vital for feeding an entire population. But rain didn't always fall at the right time or in the right...
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 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...
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...
The specific makeup of geishas dates back to ancient Japan, around the 7th century. It was initially inspired by styles imported from China, especially at...
In ancient Greece, drinking pure wine was seen as quite barbaric, reserved for somewhat brutal and uncivilized peoples. The Greeks preferred to consume it mixed...
Drawing on the walls of caves was a bit like their version of silent cinema: a simple and direct way to express their thoughts without...
Venice was literally built on water by adapting to the unstable marshy ground of the lagoon. It was impossible to lay traditional foundations directly: the...
When a volcanic eruption or a major earthquake occurs, it can destroy homes, roads, and water sources in just a few minutes, making the area...
When our prehistoric ancestors painted on the walls of caves, it was mainly a way to tell stories and communicate with each other without using...
