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All great stories have underlying patterns. Events follow defined sequences, characters behave in tune with a larger scheme, and tension rises and falls glued to a narrative frame. Stories are endless, but the number of plots they follow is limited. What are plots, and why are they so satisfying?.
Colors enter our world with one recent evolutionary development: sight. Our ability to perceive colors is a rare gift from nature, and the story of how color has influenced our culture is often unappreciated.
The encounters between Hernán Cortés and Moctezuma are one of the most exciting historical dramas: an epic tale of ambition, betrayal, and cultural collision that led to the Fall of Tenochtitlán. Prophecies, failed diplomacy, and accidental biological warfare make this story as thrilling as fiction.
As map-making evolved, so did its mistakes. Suddenly, ghost islands, floating mountains and ship-eating monsters appeared, stirring people’s imagination. Map blunders—intentional and unintentional—have haunted people’s minds and created an amusing branch of fantasy literature with a life of its own.
The dominant heavenly body in the night sky has influenced our calendars, culture, and mathematics. It has inspired myths, legends, religions, and science, both in negative and positive ways.
Our partnership with horses is unparalleled. From ancient battles to chariots and carriages, these majestic creatures have shaped our world and pushed the boundaries of what is possible.
Tolkien created many languages to give life to Middle-earth. His task was so thoughtfully executed that these languages feel alive and mimic our languages and culture in surprising and realistic ways.
World mythology is filled with wonderful creatures that entice our imagination. The stories of these imaginary beings reflect the culture that created them. They are vessels of cultural hopes, fears, and anxieties.
Dating techniques have evolved beyond our ancestors’ wildest dreams. From educated guesses to high-tech lab work, historians, archaeologists, and geologists have used many methods to build a reliable chronology, improving our cultural and scientific understanding.
Explore how grains built civilizations, spices sparked global trade, and cultural connections enriched our foods and beverages.
Meet the Host
Cristian Violatti is a public speaker, writer, and former editor at the World History Encyclopedia. He loves science, history, archaeology, mythology, and any ‘ology’ that delves into how we got here and where we are headed. He studied archaeology, focusing on ancient history, meaning he is needlessly worried about anything that has been either dead, lost, or destroyed for more than one thousand years.
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