The Stone Age relates to prehistoric times, starting around 2.6 million years ago. It is so name due the fact that palaeontologists have uncovered the first evidence that humans were using stone tools at this time. The stone age lasted until about 3,300 BC, (at which...
The ancient Americas were home to some of the most sophisticated and innovative societies who had a profound influence on us with their mathematical and astronomical discoveries. We have learnt a lot about their cultures and way of life through their wealth of...
For the last 5,000 years, the concept of currency has been used by humanity in some form or another, with its evolution a testament to our constant innovations and adaptions in the face of economic, societal and technological change. The Bartering System Before money...
The practice of education has changed throughout the ages to meet the needs of society and is thought to have started as a form of enculturation, where the transmission of knowledge and cultural values were passed onto the next generation. Today, education empowers...
Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding and is used to create beautiful, intricate two or three-dimensional designs. The word origami comes from the Japanese words ‘oru’ (to fold) and kami (paper) and usually doesn’t require the need for glue or...
With the Solstice upon us, our thoughts turn to the longest day and the many associated festivals and events that occur around this solar event. Stonehenge, the ancient and mysterious stone circle found in Wiltshire, has become a global focal point for the solstice,...
