Traditional culture VS shallow modern aesthetics

Let’s take a closer look at Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez.

Salt is serious business

An Appalling Tale of Retributive Justice Inflicted by an Earthbound "Spirit."

Let’s unravel the Labyrinth of Hawara. 

Are you up for a million-dollar race?

MK Stalin, the chief minister of southern India's Tamil Nadu state, recently announced a $1 million prize for anyone who can crack the script of the Indus Valley Civilization.

In the shadowed corners of ancient Roman society, secretive and intoxicating rituals unfolded under the sway of Bacchus

The death of the Virgin Mary, a profound and sacred moment in Christian theology, is a subject of deep reverence and theological reflection within both the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Churches.

For those seeking inspiration for change and bold decisions in the New Year, Jorge Luis Borges' tale, The Garden of Forking Paths, offers powerful motivation.

Today marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere - a celestial event steeped in ancient traditions and vibrant celebrations around the world.

Step back 5,000 years into the Heart of Neolithic Orkney

China’s Terracotta Warriors and the Secrets They Guard

Over the centuries, the Ipatiev Monastery has become renowned not only for its architectural splendor but also for its pivotal role in history.

In the fourth book of his Histories, Herodotus recounts the life of Zalmoxis, the mythical god worshiped by the Thracian Getae tribe.

Nestled in the vast deserts of Saudi Arabia, Mada’in Salih stands as a testament to the ancient Nabatean civilization, carved magnificently into rose-red cliffs.

In the heart of ancient Mesopotamia, thousands of years before modern courts or constitutions, a bold new vision for society was taking shape.

Let’s dive in the fascinating story of the Golden Age of Timbuktu.

Picture this: some 3,000 years ago, ancient engineers figured out how to deliver water across miles of bone-dry land—no pumps, no electricity, just pure underground brilliance.

Explore the paradox of existence through Albert Camus' lens, where the absurdity of Sisyphus’ eternal struggle reveals profound lessons about acceptance and freedom.

Imagine that you’re in a fancy 15th-century room, dressed in fancy clothes, standing next to your spouse, and casually posing for a portrait that’s about to make art history.