it is clear that they ate much better than people of any other ancient civilization in the world, particularly contemporary civilizations. Much of the information about what the ancient Egyptians ate and drank comes from pictures on tomb walls, offering trays and food left in the tombs, and scr...
That is, until the day she falls into the shrine's well and into another time! In Japan's ancient past, Kagome joins the half demon Inuyasha on a quest to find the scattered shards of the Shikon Jewel, a gem so powerful that demons from across the land will do anything to get even...
(also Kore), in ancient Greek mythology, the goddess of fertility and the underworld. Persephone was the daughter of Demeter and Zeus and the wife of Hades. The myth of the abduction of Persephone by Hades and her annual return to earth from the underworld reflects a primitive conception of...
You will walk the sensational countryside of the regions of Umbria and Tuscany, soaking in important sites attesting to the advanced Etruscan civilization, forerunners of the ancient Romans; imposing architectural and cultural remains of Medieval Italy; local food and drink; and perhaps best of all ...
SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard SPQR traces the growth of an obscure Italian tribe from its beginnings to 212, when the Roman Empire stretched all around the Mediterranean and large chunks of Northern Europe too. This book is very readable but requires some background: it’s...
Henry Cavill had planned on studying ancient history, but when "Proof of Life" starring Russell Crowe was filmed at his English boarding school, he caught the acting bug. He appeared in Showtime's "The Tudors" series and as Superman three times in the D.C. Comics movie franchise. He pl...
An ancient recipe, dating back to the 1800s, in which the protagonists are hazelnuts (a product excellence of the region) or almonds, butter, sugar, egg yolk, flour, and dark chocolate, skilfully mixed together.19. Pasticciotto Pride of Salento, the pasticciotto is a very soft dessert of...
The origins of this famous dish go back to the times of Ancient Egyptians when a breakfast called Koshir was prepared by cooking chickpeas and lentils in clay pots. This dish has become quite popular, reaching Arabian Gulf restaurants and US and European food carts. ...
Diced bacon and innards are two common types of Blutwurst. This recipe dates back to ancient times when soldiers made blood sausage on the battlefield. In Roman times, this food was crucial in festivals. German Desserts Germany has many tempting desserts. You should not miss these wonderful ...
Crustula were so popular with ancient Roman writers that some even mentioned them in their works. Satirist Gaius Lucilius, considered the inventor of Roman satire, once wrote that he “enjoyed indulging in crustula alone,” while other authors like playwright Plautus, and philosophers Seneca and L...