A Centenary of Discovery There are extraordinary events that, with their significance, divide history into time before and after them. The discovery of the tomb of the previously unknown, prematurely deceased pharaoh Tutankhamun certainly belongs among the most famous. Of all the Egyptian wonders, the legendary Valley of the Kings’ tombs arouses the most imagination. … Read more
“The pursuit of knowledge and discovery is the joy and right of humanity.” – Alexander von Humboldt “The exploration of encounters between nations, the interaction of different cultures, sometimes thousands of kilometers apart, is one of the most exciting branches of science.” “Cultures have always communicated with each other. Communication between cultures allows for new … Read more
Based on what is this tumulus placed in the Bronze Age, i.e. in the 2nd millennium BC? What was its original function, considering that it is located in a quarry? What is being said about him as an observatory, tomb, and sanctuary? It is about a tomb under a stone tumulus, and it is a … Read more
In the central part of India, in the province of Madhya Pradesh, there are caves that house the largest collection of prehistoric art in India. The Bhimbetka caves are natural hollows and openings in the rocks that, in some places, more closely resemble canopies or shelters in unusual stone formations. Around seven hundred such caves … Read more
First of all, the interesting thing about his biography is in an inversely proportional relationship with the value of his work. Historians have, true, so meticulously and systematically investigated Bach’s life that today all the circumstances of his manuscripts, dates of his concert performances, trajectories of his movements, the amount of his earnings, his illnesses, … Read more
