The Unique System of Slavery in Aztec Society
The Aztec civilization, which thrived in central Mexico between the 14th and early 16th centuries, had a system of slavery that was remarkably different from those in other ancient and…
Mastering Desert Water: Nabataean Engineering in Petra and Its Neighbors
The Nabataeans transformed the arid canyons of Petra into a thriving oasis through an ingenious water management system. Situated in a deep valley surrounded by sandstone mountains, Petra has no…
Hurrian Hymns
The Hurrian Hymns – The Oldest Known Written Music
The Hurrian Hymns represent one of humanity’s most astonishing intellectual achievements: the moment when sound itself was translated into symbols. Discovered in the ancient port city of Ugarit (modern Ras…
Gregor MacGregor
Country That Existed Only on Paper
In the early 1820s, the British public was fascinated by exotic lands, colonial ventures, and the promise of wealth in distant territories. Into this atmosphere stepped Gregor MacGregor, a Scottish…
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