Ancient Chinese landscape paintings
Chinese ink paintings are one of the oldest, most recognizable and unique artistic traditions in the world. We could learn a lot from them. Let’s dive in.
Civilisation
The Mongol Empire: Unbridled Glory
The Mongol Empire. It was massive, brutal, violent and short-lived. But a surprisingly large amount of Mongol culture continues to this day. Let’s dive in.
Indus Valley: India’s Ancient Past
Indus Valley civilization – as old as Egypt and covering triple the area. But we know very little about them and can’t decipher their language. Let’s dive in.
Sumeria: The Oldest Civilization
The Sumerians – anything you think of – writing, government, temples, law – they did it first. Thousands of years before almost anyone else. Let’s dive in.
The Zulus: Africa’s Fiercest Warriors
We look down on tribal societies as inferior. So there’s no way an African tribe with wooden spears could defeat the British army? Right!?! Let’s dive in.
Great Zimbabwe: A Jewel Denied
The Great Zimbabwe civilization – rich beyond belief, first hidden by colonialism and racism is now shining into the 21st century. Let’s dive in.
The Kingdom of Benin: Astonishing Art
If we picked a culture, that more people need to know about, it would be the Kingdom of Benin. An incredible, glorious, medieval African culture. Let’s dive in.
The Norte Chico: An Intriguing Glance
The Norte Chico people – ancient and mysterious. They were 5,000 years old, nearly the oldest we’ve discovered, but we know so little about them. Let’s dive in.
The Nazca Lines: Glorious Creations
The Nazca lines sound familiar to many, but what actually are they? Amazing is what they are. Massive glorious artworks in the Peruvian desert. Let’s dive in.
Incans, Mayans, and Aztecs
We want many things. World peace, for example. But after that, for people to stop mixing up the Mayans, Aztecs and Incans. They are so different. Let’s dive in.