ancient-civ
Lamps
Stones, Moons, & Lies: Lamps & Other Subversions
Masonry
Stone is no defense & the bravery of horses
Ancient Princesses
Diplomatic agents & religious leaders
Boating
Unintuitive truths about ancient sailing techniques & technologies
Dyes
Madder roots & marks of shame
Beds
Fireplace, feathers, & folds: a tale of 3 beds
Tamarisk
The salty tree that killed an invincible prince
Ceramics
Aged like fine wine to make ancient sewers & knockoff turquoise
Wax
Overlaps between sheep, palm trees, and encaustic paintings
Civilizations Thrive in Adverse Environments
Survival when the challenges seem insurmountable