Let’s start from the beginning. The history of chocolate dates back more than 3,000 years ago. Chocolate was first invented by the Aztecs, who made chocolate from ground cacao seeds. They added seasonings so that they can product spicy and frothy drink. At the beginning, chocolate was actually a drink. Therefore, even the name chocolate suggests that. … Read more
What is Islam? Who is Muhammad? This is the first documentary part 3 narrated by Ben Kingsley about Islam and attempts to answer these questions. This part is about the life of the Prophet Muhammad, his early life, his encounter with the God Almighty and the birth of Islam. Islam became a revitalizing force of … Read more
Samurai are the most well-known class of people in Ancient Japan. The legend of Samurai goes so far, that even Hollywood made a movie about it. Samurai were noble warriors fighting evil and defending the country. Their armor and sword were sacred, and they lived by a strict moral code. The code, named “bushido” governed … Read more
Machiavelli is widely considered as one of the most influential philosophers when it comes to politics. His grand work, “The Prince” is a 16th century political treatise. Machiavelli was an Italian diplomat and political theorist. Many of us are familiar with his famous quote, “the end justifies the means”. We use it on a daily … Read more
The eerie ruins of Pompeii can be found near the Italian city of Naples nowadays. And they hold a special place in history. In 79 AD, the iconic Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the entire Roman city along with the 2,000 residents. Many years later, archeologists found the ruins. The city was first discovered by accident … Read more
Sumer is the earliest known civilization in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia. It emerged during the Chalcolithic and early Bronze ages. The history of Sumer, includes the prehistoric Ubaid and Uruk periods. It spans the 5th to 3rd millennia BCE, ending with the downfall of the Third Dynasty of Ur around 2004 BCE. Some … Read more
The mummy dubbed The Unknown Man E was discovered in 1886 by Gaston Maspero, who was then serving as the head of Egyptian Antiquities Service. He was presented with several mummies of kings and queens, but found one to be interesting. The mummy of the Mysterious Man E was wrapped in sheepskin (material not used … Read more
The Nanking Massacre was an episode of mass murder and mass rape committed by Japanese troops against residents of Nanjing during the Second Sino – Japanese War. There are no official numbers, but according to some estimates, the Japanese killed between 200,000 and 300,000 civilians. Soon after the war, General Matsui Iwane was tired and … Read more
Have you ever wondered why are some monuments placed at that exact same place? Or what do they symbolize? There is so much mystery in monuments and sculptures around the world. It is hard to demystify the mystery of monuments. However, there are some people that make it their life goal of discovering the mysteries … Read more
‘Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire’, a BBC One docudrama series, based on true facts and extensive historical research, reveals how the greed, lust and ambition of men like Caesar, Nero and Constantine shaped the Roman Empire. It comprises of six parts, with each episode looking at a different significant point in … Read more