Bean Tales

Trace the origins and history of coffee: how di...

The Origins of Coffee: The cultural significance of coffee can be traced back to its early origins in Ethiopia. According to legend, a goat herder named Kaldi noticed that his...

The Mysterious Stelae of Axum: Giants of Ancien...

[Yerer, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; not the kingdom of Axum] Photographer: Leti Tamrat Ancient Ethiopia, known historically as the Kingdom of Aksum, is home to one of the most fascinating and...

The Ancient City of Byblos: Home to the World's...

[Hermel, Lebanon: photographer Kassem Mahfouz]   In the heart of the ancient Levant lies the city of Byblos (modern-day Jbeil, Lebanon), one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the...

The Enigmatic Lady of Elche: A Masterpiece of I...

[Alhambra, Spain: not the Lady of Elche] Photographer: Victoriano Izquierdo   One of the most intriguing artefacts from ancient Spain is the Lady of Elche, a stunning limestone bust that...

The Ancient City of Çatalhöyük: A Glimpse into ...

[Turkey, photographed by Mar Cerdeira: not the Çatalhöyük] One of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Turkey is Çatalhöyük, an ancient city that offers a unique glimpse into the lives of...

The Venetian Gondola: An Engineering Revelation...

Venice, also known as the floating city, is well-known for its inspirational network of canals and the iconic gondolas (boats specifically designed for the Venetian canals), that navigate them. But,...