The pyramids of Giza reflect an astonishing level of architectural complexity for the time. Imagine managing thousands of gigantic stone blocks, sometimes weighing up to...
The Silk Road was not just a single clear and defined route, but rather a whole network of trade pathways connecting China to Europe through...
The ancient Egyptians viewed death as a transition to another life, but not a separation. The body of the deceased had to remain intact for...
When Spaniards and Aztecs meet for the first time, each discovers a completely new world. The conquistadors are impressed by the richness of the indigenous...
The use of purple dates back mainly to the Phoenicians, who settled in present-day Lebanon over 3000 years ago. They produced this vibrant color from...
The Etruscans mainly lived in Central Italy, between the Arno and Tiber rivers, from the 8th century B.C. Their culture was rich, open to the...
The Colosseum was built on an ancient marshy area, where there once was a small artificial lake belonging to Nero. Roman engineers cleverly took advantage...
For thousands of years, almost all royal tombs were looted by gold-hungry thieves immediately after their closure. The tomb of Tutankhamun, by miracle, escaped this...
For the Maya, the universe was a vast web connecting humans, gods, and celestial bodies. They believed that the sky reflected the earthly world and...
In several ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians or the Mayans, death represented more of a transition rather than a definitive end. According to their...
