The Olympics, to be hosted in Paris, are almost upon us, but did you know that this city has special significance in the event’s history? It was Paris where the idea of the modern-day Olympic games were discussed and a decision made to bring them back for the...
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...
While the Game of Thrones prequel, the House of the Dragon, has not reached the TV phenomena status of Game of Thrones, its second season is certainly capturing attention. What has been so captivating about the Game of Thrones magical-realistic universe is that the...
