Great Sphinx of Giza
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Behold the Great Sphinx of Giza, a monumental figure shrouded in mystery and majesty, standing guard over the sands of t...
Continue readingCalakmul: The Maya City of Two Adjacent Pyramids
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Deep within the dense jungles of the Petén Basin lies Calakmul, a vast Maya archaeological site in the Mexican state of ...
Continue readingRoman Mosaic Floor (2nd Century AD), at the House of the Tetrastyle in located inside Pula Archaeological Park, Nora, Sardinia, Italy.
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Nora has been one of the most important Sardinian cities during ancient times and it is still considered one of best-pre...
Continue readingThe House of Menander: A Glimpse into Pompeii's Aristocratic Life
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The House of Menander in Pompeii stands as a quintessential example of the grand homes of the Roman elite. Named after a...
Continue readingIn 1974, Egypt had to issue a passport to the Ramesses II, 3,000 years after his death.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Imagine receiving a passport issued to a pharaoh who ruled over ancient Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. Such a scenario...
Continue readingA Glimpse into Viking Life: The Leather Shoe from the Oseberg Ship Burial
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Among the grave goods recovered from the 9th-century Oseberg ship burial, a remarkable leather shoe offers valuable insi...
Continue readingBehold the "Amenhotep III" red granite statue, showcasing impeccable precision sculpting that reveals intricate details of the ear!
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Red granite, known as one of the hardest stones on earth, adds to the marvel of this artwork. The astonishing symmetry ...
Continue readingA Stunning Early 20th Century Chinese Silver Vermeil Tea Caddy
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The rich tradition of Chinese artistry shines through in this magnificent early 20th century silver vermeil tea caddy. I...
Continue readingCorfe Castle in the village of the same name in Dorset, England—then and now.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
This cool digital reconstruction shows how the castle may have appeared in the medieval period compared to now. The cas...
Continue readingThe Awakening Dawn: Benjamin Victor's Masterful Clay Sculpture
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
American sculptor Benjamin Victor, born in 1979, is renowned for his extraordinary ability to breathe life into clay and...
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