Olympe de Gouges, born under the name Marie Gouze in 1748 in Montauban, became known early on for her strong character and bold ideas. Self-taught, she moved...
During this period, the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts drives scholars to observe the world around them with greater curiosity and precision. For...
The cities of the Indus civilization, such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, were organized according to a very thoughtful grid pattern. They were divided into clearly...
For the Celts, water held a very strong sacred meaning. They saw in water a mysterious force capable of purifying, healing, and even serving as...
For the Egyptians, writing was not just a means of communication; it was a way to bring ideas to life. Each hieroglyph is more than...
The Olympic Games have their origins in ancient Greece, directly linked to Greek mythology. Legend has it that they were created by Hercules in honor...
Van Gogh saw colors as a powerful means to express his strongest personal emotions. For him, using bright yellow or vivid red was like projecting...
For the Maya, a solar eclipse was seen as a troubling disruption of the usual cosmic order. They often imagined that a supernatural being, a...
The sphinx and its riddles mainly come from Greek mythology. Among the ancient Greeks, the story was told of a monster called the Sphinx, with...
Traveling through war-torn territories was very dangerous, especially for a young woman. Wearing men's clothing allowed her to avoid assaults or abuse more easily during...
