History of Gibraltar: Gibraltar is located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, at the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea. This strategic position means that throughout history the region has been occupied by almost every major empire in the Mediterranean. The first inhabitants were around 950 BC. Phoenician. Later Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths and Arabs … Read more
One of the earliest civilizations to emerge in antiquity was that of the Ancient Egyptians. Many civilizations in the future were influenced by their innovations and technologies. Their advanced technology allowed them to create elaborate structures like pyramids and palaces, as well as straightforward mechanisms like ramps and levers and a sophisticated political and religious … Read more
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves inserting thin, sterile needles into specific points on the skin. Bamboo is a grass with hollow stems that grows incredibly tall and quickly. Bamboo was used by the Chinese to make paper, structures, furniture, and musical instruments, among other things. Buddhism – Buddhism, one of China’s … Read more
Ancient Roman culture and society placed a high value on family. Roman law was mostly created to safeguard the foundational unit of the family. Whether you were regarded as a patrician or plebeian in Roman society depended a lot on the family you belonged to. The Familia Rome’s concept of “familia” went beyond the traditional … Read more
The plebeians and the patricians were two distinct classes of Roman citizens. The rich upper class individuals that made up the patricians. The rest were regarded as plebeians. Patricians In the early Roman Empire, the patricians were the ruling elite. You had to be born into one of a select group of families to belong … Read more
The Roman civilisation, which had its epicenter in Rome, dominated much of Europe for more than a millennium. During this period, the arts flourished and were frequently used by the wealthy and powerful to commemorate their accomplishments and history. Born from Greek Art The Greek arts and culture were revered by the Romans. They invited … Read more
From China to Eastern Europe, there was a trading corridor known as the Silk Road. It ended up in Eastern Europe close to modern-day Turkey and the Mediterranean Sea after traveling along the northern boundaries of China, India, and Persia. What made the Silk Road so significant? Because it promoted trade and commerce among numerous … Read more