To listen to this article, please log in. Haiti : The revolution of the slaves In August 1791, first a slave rebellion broke out in the French Caribbean colony of Saint-Domingue, then a revolution broke out. In 1804 Haiti emerged, the first and only state in world history founded by former slaves. by Hakan Baykal […]
To listen to this article, please log in. Persian Wars : The birth of the feeling of superiority 2500 years ago the Persian Wars ended. The united Greeks had won. And they soon found an explanation for their success: their culture is superior to anything foreign. by David Neuhäuser Loading … © AKG Images/Erich Lessing […]
Pompeii : Exceptionally well-preserved Burial discovered Shortly before the volcano destroyed the city, a former slave was buried somewhat pompously. Marcus Venerius Secundio probably also had a soft spot for Greek theater. by Jan Dönges Loading … © Parco Archaeologico di Pompei (detail) Archaeologists have discovered an exceptionally well-preserved skeleton in Pompeii: the man who […]
To listen to this article, please log in. Paleodiet : Bread, porridge and beer before agriculture It was not until people started farming that they grind grain into flour and bake bread. Even hunters and gatherers produced porridge and beer on a large scale. by Andrew Curry Loading … © Ahmet Cigsar/Getty Images/iStock (excerpt) On […]