The Romans loved mosaics because they were incredibly practical: easy to clean, moisture-resistant, and ideal for high-traffic areas. In the Roman baths, they prevented slips...
The Romans had grasped one essential thing: water always flows downhill. They designed their aqueducts with a gentle and constant slope (often between 0.1 and...
For the Mayans, agriculture was primarily based on the cultivation of corn, essential for their survival. Using a hyper-accurate calendar was key to knowing exactly...
Among the Mayans, jade symbolized eternal life, fertility, and rebirth. For them, this stone was sacred, associated with gods and supernatural powers. Its green color...
For the Mayans, having a modified skull was primarily a matter of beauty and prestige. From a young age, pressure was applied to children's heads...
Using irrigation systems allowed ancient farmers to provide the right amount of water to crops at just the right time, ensuring better harvests. With well-controlled...
In several ancient civilizations, such as ancient Egypt for example, it was believed that the body was necessary for life after death. They considered the...
In ancient Greece, placing a temple on a hill meant getting physically closer to the gods. The simple idea behind it: higher up, one is...
The nomadic peoples of the north (Xiongnu, and later the Mongols among others) were formidable horsemen primarily living off herding and sporadic raiding. For over...
Rivers cause regular floods, overflowing onto the surrounding lands, which deposits alluvium, a fertile mud that is very rich for crops. As a result, the...
