m the East. An ancient and mysterious beauty product If the history of kohl is so fascinating, it is first of all because it goes back to the highest antiquity. This product was indeed used by the Egyptians and had, at that time, a social, religious and medicinal function. Its use then spr ...
y 28, 1928, during the Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, that this tradition, inspired by ancient Greece, was revived. This flame is a symbol inspired by antiquity. The Olympic flame is a symbol that creates a connection between the modern-era Games and ancient Greece. The ceremony surrounding this flam ...
From Antiquity to the present day Legend attributes the founding of the city, then called Barcino, to Hamilcar Barca the father of the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal. The street layout as well as remnants of the ancient city walls are still visible today and part of the Roman city is now on ...
dition! Mother's Day, widely celebrated on all continents (from Morocco to China through Lebanon) can even be considered as a tradition dating back to Antiquity. Already in ancient Greece, a festival was organized in the Spring in honor of the goddess Rhea, the mother of Zeus, also nicknamed the " ...
(present-day Croatia) as a fortified imperial residence for his retirement after abdicating in 305, is one of the best-preserved buildings from late antiquity. Along with the Cathedral of Saint Domnius in Split, it has earned the city a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. But Split is not the ...
man occupation in the Grasse area date back to the Neolithic era, and remnants such as dolmens, tombs, tumuli, and "bories" have been found there. In antiquity, the Ligurians, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Greeks, and especially the Romans settled there. As you stroll through the narrow, shaded stree ...
ivity that usually delights children. Where does this tradition come from? The origins of this tradition are said to date back to Greek and Roman antiquity where fecundity rituals were practiced. According to ancient beliefs, wheat in the grass represented the first fruits of the harvest, and ...
What are the traditions of the lovers' day? Valentine's Day is an opportunity for lovers to exchange sweet words and proofs of love. The most given gifts on this February 14 are a dinner out, chocolates or flowers for women and books or perfume for men. In addition, nearly one billion greeting c ...
ce has been produced and used in cooking since ancient times. It is part of culinary traditions all over the world. The main producing countries during antiquity (Iran, Spain, India, and Greece) still dominate the global market today. This spice was once used as a medicinal plant to treat a wide ra ...
l architecture have earned it a place among the Most Beautiful Villages of France! Chalets and sundials Rich in a long historical past, dating back to Antiquity, Saint-Véran has preserved an important local heritage. The wood and stone chalets, fountains, bread ovens, and sundials are among the typ ...
cut into pieces or grated, then dried, roasted, and ground. 2- What is the history of chicory? The medicinal virtues of chicory have been known since Antiquity. This plant was already cultivated in Europe as a medicinal plant in the Middle Ages. Its use as a coffee substitute appeared towards the e ...
What is the origin of New Year's gifts? The custom of giving New Year's gifts dates back to antiquity. Originally, the Romans presented figs, dates, and honey to their friends and relatives. Later on, they began exchanging more significant gifts at the beginning of the year, such as valuable objec ...
ontext of the exhibition. Through the objects presented, this event is of course an opportunity to better know and understand the funeral rites of antiquity. Practical information The exhibition Death is not an end is held at the archaeological museum of Nice Cimiez until May 15, 2022. Add ...
Ana, who is an Egyptologist, was allegedly kidnapped after discovering the lost tomb of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, one of the most famous couples of antiquity... Lexi agrees to team up with Danny to find Karim Farouk and get revenge on the terrorist who murdered her father. A good casting Th ...
n, Ascros has a long history dating back to the Bronze Age. Roman inscriptions have also been found here, testifying to the occupation of the place during antiquity. The commune has preserved several testimonies dating from the Middle Ages, starting with the castle of Ascros, whose remains domina ...
980s, is originally a floor covering made of small fragments of natural stone, colored marble and cement. The material, whose origins date back to antiquity, incorporates pieces of glass, mother-of-pearl, marble or quartz that give it a speckled appearance, as if its polished surface were sprinkl ...
s, pays tribute to the Moai of Easter Island while another float will bring back to life before your eyes the famous gardens of Babylon considered in antiquity as one of the seven wonders of the world! The treasures of the intangible heritage of humanity will not be forgotten in the corso: a floa ...
r each topic, this program relies on informal exchanges, more authentic and natural than what we are used to seeing on television. Like Socrates in antiquity, these 'street philosophers' do not necessarily give answers, but allow the viewer to further his or her thoughts around a question. A ...
"What are capers?" Although they look like small balls the size of peppercorns, capers are not seeds but rather floral buds! The plant that produces this condiment is the common caper bush or Capparis spinosa, a shrub that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean basin and can reach 50 cm in height ...
1- It remineralizes the cells of the epidermis. The use of seawater for medicinal purposes dates back to antiquity. If the success of thalassotherapy treatments has not wavered since that time, it is because this water is a concentration of beneficial trace elements and minerals for health. Contra ...
