As spoke about in the previous blog, minerals have been highly valued, traded, and used for personal adornment since the Upper Paleolithic period. These stones were utilized by many different ancient cultures, and for every civilization each mineral had a significant meaning behind them. Read on to learn more...
Did you know that crystals and gemstones have been highly valued for several thousand years? They have been used in the construction of buildings, statues, as well as in watches; in addition minerals have been used for healing, meditation, and for spiritual practice in many tribal...
Archaeology is the study of human cultures from around the world throughout time. This is done by excavating artifacts to learn about the people who left them behind. Though being an archaeologist may not be as exciting as it was for say Indiana Jones, if you find...
1. Greeks - The Crucible of Civilization This PBS production is a beautiful tribute of the glorious Ancient Greece. It tells the story of the Greek democracy from its first stirrings in 500 B.C. to the cataclysmic wars that virtually destroyed the empire. Much of the story...
Modern scholars have sought to assess women's status, rights, duties, representation in the arts, and daily lives from a more objective standpoint than provided in the past. In earlier years, much of the scholars were male and were biased in a way that reflected their male-dominated...
We can thank our ancient ancestors for many of the modern conveniences we enjoy today. But, there is more to these civilizations than their contributions to art and architecture...
Egyptian art, architecture and burial methods have become enduring objects of fascination to the world. Yet, so much mystery still remains about these famed builders of the pyramids. Here are a few enlightening facts about this ancient civilization: 1. Ancient Egyptians loved board games. After a long...
In the midst of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we felt it was important to recognize the role of women in society - specifically of Ancient Egypt. It is understood that Egypt treated its women better than any of the other major civilizations of the ancient world. Women...
Recently America has celebrated the designation of another national monument: the San Gabriel Mountains of California. Did you know that the San Gabriel Mountains of California provide LA with some 30 percent of its drinking water? Additionally, the 340,000+ acres of wilderness are home to many rare...