Category : Archeology

Teotihuacan is a city of legends. It was once the largest and most powerful city in the ancient Americas, home to a civilization that built monumental pyramids, temples, and palaces that still awe us today. But Teotihuacan is also a city of mysteries. It was abandoned by its inhabitants centuries before the arrival of the Spanish, and its origins, rulers, and fate remain unknown. Teotihuacan is a city that invites us to explore its secrets...

Four thousand years ago, in a land that is now called Lower Austria, a woman was laid to rest in a wooden coffin, covered by a huge stone slab. She was not an ordinary woman, but a rich and powerful one, who wore a stunning bronze headdress that no one else in her time had. Who was she, and what was the meaning of her unique headdress? This is the mystery of the Bronze Lady...

How They Made It The Inuit women in East Greenland had a special kind of underwear that was unlike anything else in the world. It was called a naatsit, which means “underwear” in their language. It was made from strips of seal pelt that were sewn together using a thread of reindeer or whale sinew. The seal pelt was durable and waterproof, and the sinew was strong and flexible. How They Decorated It The naatsit was not...

The Katy Freeway is a section of Interstate 10 (I-10) that runs through the western part of Houston, Texas. It is named after the Missouri–Kansas–Texas Railroad (MKT), which was commonly known as the Katy. The freeway is one of the busiest and most congested highways in the Houston metropolitan area, serving as a major route for commuters, travelers, and freight traffic. The Katy Freeway is also notable for being the widest highway in the world,...

Have you ever dreamed of staying in a wooden cottage that looks like it came out of a fairy tale? If so, you might want to visit the Tatra Mountains in Poland, where you can find two hidden gems that will enchant you with their beauty and charm. Villa Kominiarski: The Chimney Sweep’s Dream One of the cottages is called Villa Kominiarski, which means “chimney sweep’s villa” in Polish. It was designed by Sebastian Piton,...

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie behind the hills of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia? There is a place where you can discover the ancient and modern history of this fascinating country, as well as its deep and devout faith. It is a place where you can witness the artistic genius of one of the most renowned sculptors in the world. It is a place where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the...

A Gothic Masterpiece In the heart of Cologne, Germany, stands a towering structure that has been guarding the secrets of the city for over six centuries. It is the City Hall tower, a Gothic masterpiece that was built by the powerful guilds of Cologne in the early 15th century. The tower is a marvel of architecture, with five floors of different shapes and sizes, adorned with 130 stone statues of saints, emperors, kings, and other...

The Libyan desert is a land of extremes, where the sun burns the sand and the wind scours the rocks. But in this barren landscape, there are hidden wonders that defy the odds: the cave houses. These are ancient dwellings that are carved into the soft sandstone cliffs, creating a cozy and comfortable home for their inhabitants. The cave houses have a unique and fascinating architecture that reflects the history and culture of the people...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive on the widest and busiest road in North America? If you are feeling adventurous, you might want to take a trip on Highway 401, the road of extremes. Highway 401 is also known by its official name as the Macdonald–Cartier Freeway, in honour of two Fathers of Confederation. But don’t let the name fool you. This is no ordinary freeway. This is a road...

Introduction: The Magic of Brick What if you could turn a simple brick into a masterpiece of art? What if you could make a brick wall come alive with stories and emotions? What if you could create a brick sculpture that blends seamlessly with the environment and invites people to interact with it? These are some of the questions that Brad Spencer, a sculptor from North Carolina, explores with his amazing brick art sculptures. Background: The...