Greek myths address emotions and existential questions that every human being experiences: fear, love, jealousy, the search for meaning. Through emblematic characters like Icarus, a...
The history of tea dates back about 5000 years in China, where according to legend, Emperor Shennong discovered this drink by chance when some leaves...
In Greek mythology, the first sirens were not at all half-fish, but winged creatures with bird bodies and female faces. These sirens lived on remote...
The royal couple Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal is probably one of the most famous love stories in India. Married in 1612, it was not...
Among many Native American peoples, nature is imbued with spirits and sacred power. These beliefs lead to viewing rain not merely as a climatic phenomenon...
The figure of the mermaid originated in Ancient Greece: originally, it was not a fish-woman but a creature that was half-woman, half-bird. They seduced sailors...
Initially, the Romans already used the cross as a rather harsh means of execution to punish criminals and rebels. For Christians, everything changed after the...
The character of King Arthur, as we know him today, dates back to a handful of semi-legendary tales from the early Middle Ages. Originally, Arthur...
Shadow theatre captivates with its aesthetic built on a simple yet powerful visual cocktail. Using only a light source, a canvas or semi-transparent screen, and...
In many cultures, masks are somewhat like living identity cards. They often indicate the social status, age, or gender of the wearer. Some groups use...
