Art and Culture
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Was Punt in Ancient America? Rethinking the True Cradle of Civilization
The Egyptians called it Ta Netjer—Land of the Gods. Many believe Punt was in East Africa, but ancient clues point west. Could the true Punt lie in the Americas? From pyramids to sacred plants found in mummies, history may be far older—and more connected—than we’ve been told. Discover the truth on Livity.Blog.
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Andalusia: The African-Islamic Soul of Spain
Exploring the Hidden History and Moorish Architecture That Still Shapes Europe “They called it Al-Andalus. We call it memory. A place where African minds, Islamic vision, and Indigenous spirit reshaped the very foundation of Europe.” Introduction: A Forgotten Golden Age When people visit southern Spain, they marvel at the ornate palaces, flowing fountains, intricate tilework,…
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Death of a Dye? The Hidden War Behind Red 40 and the Ancient Wisdom of Cochineal
To the Aztecs and Maya, color was not decoration—it was declaration. Red was life, vitality, and spirit. When Spanish colonizers arrived, they saw cochineal’s richness and value—and did what they always did. They extracted it, commodified it, and tried to erase the people who made it sacred. Fast-Forward: The Rise of the Synthetic Era… The…
