How an Aztec noble let go of his day around 1500: steam baths, foaming cacao, flowers, music, gardens and stars, from Díaz, Cortés and the Florentine Codex.
How to Relax Like an Aztec Noble: An Evening in Tenochtitlan Read Post »
Were the Incas ancient, writerless and rich in gold? Five popular myths about the Inca Empire, from khipus to Machu Picchu to the conquest, set against the evidence.
5 Myths About the Inca Empire, and the Real History Behind Them Read Post »
Discover the peaceful rhythms of Roman life and drift into restful slumber Why Ancient Rome Is the Perfect Sleep Story
Fall Asleep in Ancient Rome: A Soothing Story of Daily Life Read Post »
Cacao beans: Ancient treasure more valuable than gold Imagine a world where your morning chocolate could buy you a slave,
Cacao Was Worth More Than Gold: The Ancient Currency of Empires Read Post »
When we think of Ancient Egypt, our minds conjure images of golden pyramids piercing azure skies, powerful pharaohs adorned in
Ancient Egypt: The Harsh Realities of Ancient Egypt Behind the Pyramids Read Post »
Hidden Lives of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs (You Will Not Believe What Really Happened Behind Palace Walls) When we think of
Hidden Lives of Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs (You Will Not Believe) Read Post »
