China, located in East Asia, is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Its history dates back thousands of years, marked by great dynasties...
In the 1920s-1930s, India was under British rule, a rather harsh colonial power. The British decided almost everything, from the economy to political choices, leaving...
At that time, hygiene at Court was at best rudimentary, miles away from our current standards. People didn’t wash much, and frankly, it smelled bad...
By the end of the 19th century, the Qing dynasty was severely weakened. Too many internal revolts, such as the famous Boxer Rebellion, and a...
In the medieval era, the love between Héloïse and Abélard quickly found itself trapped by the rigid social order and the strict norms imposed by...
Alexander the Great was the son of Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias. In Macedonian culture, wearing a helmet was a military tradition. Macedonian warriors, including Alexander,...
Catherine de' Medici belonged to the famous Italian family of the Medici, extremely wealthy Florentine patrons passionate about esotericism, alchemy, and astrology. From her childhood, she was...
In the Middle Ages, the boundary between faith, superstition, and reality was rather blurred. People firmly believed in the existence of supernatural powers, the devil's...
In the Carolingian era, the throne represents much more than just a simple seat: it is an image of absolute power, divine authority, and royal...
Marie-Antoinette was known for her passion for pearl jewelry, a trend that was largely influenced by the fashion of the time. In the 18th century, pearls were...
