Earth and water
When digging a well for water in 1974, Chinese peasants made a fantastic discovery: a life-size clay man in a whole warrior outfit. It was the first of 8000 terracotta figures -"earth baked" in a kiln – that the Chinese…
From a ground hole to the microwave
Ovens are heat generators with diverse methods and use: roasting, baking bread or pizza is not the same as baking ceramics, melting glass, or the blast furnaces of the metallurgical industry. And going "beyond", the crematory ovens. When man managed…
Look alike, are they?
We are talking about glass and crystal. These words are often used as synonyms because they are similar materials but with different qualities. In a previous article on our blog, we explained that the big difference is in the elements…
Always beautiful
Spring is approaching and the streets and gardens are filled with flowers that brighten up our existence. Light, color and life are concepts associated with them. They open thanks to the sun and with their appealing pigments attract insects and…
An ancient natural fiber
Today, to talk about wool, let's imagine a group of Stone Age men moving around following a flock of wild sheep for a while to have fresh food and skins to wear. At some point, they manage to regroup a…
Rites and goals at the beginning of the year
In Japan, Buddhist temples ring a bell 108 times to remove old accumulated desires and cleanse the spirit. In Denmark they break plates and cups at friends' doors. In South Africa they throw furniture out of the window and in…
The oldest pigment
We are entering autumn, and among the earth tones and dry leaves, ochre stands out. It is a warm and peaceful color that transports us to distant and exotic places such as the cities in the deserts of North Africa,…
The key to success
This title may seem appealing and make you dream, dear reader, of a revelation that will quickly solve your problems, but in reality, the key to achieving anything we set out to do is "patience." Wise men, writers, and philosophers…
The friendly fire
Nothing is more appealing than watching a campfire in the open air on a dark night: it is difficult to tear your eyes away from the dazzling dance of the flames. Together with its incomparable usefulness, this fascination confirms why…