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Ancient civilizations have always fascinated humans. And why shouldn’t they? We have learned so much about human evolution by studying the intricacies of the Greeks, the Egyptians, the Romans, and Mayans, among a host of other cultures. Learning about these ancient civilizations and their cultures also gives us plenty of …

Described in ancient texts as ‘The Word of the Gods’, these symbols are frequently used in religious and magical rituals in Egypt. Each symbol has a distinct meaning, specific to the belief culture of the Egyptians, enriching the national cultural identity of this rich country. Ankh – Symbol of eternal …

Probably the most medicinally potent tree-based resin known to us till date, the pale brown gum resin of the mukul myrrh tree has been a longstanding herb used in Ayurveda. The substance is found in small, thorny tree that is mostly found in India. The astounding medicinal properties of this …

An ancient Chinese building 200 meters below the summit lends enchantment to the Wulong Karst mountains. It once served as an official post built during the Tang Dynasty. It has since been rebuilt according to its original structure.