It's always a fascinating experience when you visit a museum. As you look at the various pieces you are riddled with questions and imagine what it would be like to living in the era of the art piece. This is especially true of art pieces from eras we know little...

Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptian culture was rich in art forms. For instance, the Old Kingdom had very dynamic art forms. The works of architects, masons and sculptors were highly technical and resulted in several monumental structures. Egyptian sculptors created some of the earliest forms of human portraits by using copper,...

China has got one of the richest histories across the globe. The unique history of China revolves around the complicated religious and political systems. The social, cultural, and economic settings of China contributes a great deal in shaping both the history of ancient and modern China. In line with the...

It is perhaps not fair to assume that there was one typical day for all Roman people. Like with most societies, one’s day and activities depended largely on one’s social status, and especially one’s wealth. Family was a very important concept in Rome, with the father holding all of the...

Despite their many accomplishments, including the development of a numerical system which included the number zero (0), an advanced calendar system, and a remarkable written language, the Maya evidently experienced some sort of decline in the 10th century. Ethnically speaking the Maya still exist – their descents can still be...