The Stidsholt Woman found in 1859 in Jutland, Denmark. She was decapitated by a blow between the 3rd and 4th cervical vertebrae.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Her head was never scientifically dated, but possibly dates from the Iron Age, and the rest of the body was never found....
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Callipygian Venus: A Symbol of Aesthetic Perfection from the French Academy in Rome
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
François Barois, a prominent French sculptor, left a significant mark on the world of art with his rendition of the Call...
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The "Macedonian tomb" of Hagios Athanasios, just outside the suburbs of Thessaloniki, is an elite burial monument from the late 4th c. BC.
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Nestled just beyond the outskirts of Thessaloniki, Greece, lies the enigmatic Macedonian tomb of Hagios Athanasios, a te...
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Dawn by Michelangelo: A Masterpiece in Marble at the Medici Chapel
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Michelangelo Buonarroti, an iconic figure of the Renaissance, created some of the most enduring artworks in history, and...
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Unearthing the Polyxena Sarcophagus: A Glimpse into Ancient Tragedy
Monday, April 29, 2024
Imagine the moment when a 2,500-year-old sarcophagus, depicting the poignant sacrifice of Polyxena, daughter of King Pri...
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Unveiling the Mummy of an Ancient Young Woman: Insights from the New Kingdom
Monday, April 29, 2024
Step back in time to the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt, where the mummified remains of a young woman from the 16th to 11t...
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Rediscovering Ai-Khanoum: Tracing the Legacy of an Ancient Greek City on the Silk Road
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Nestled amidst the rugged terrain of present-day northern Afghanistan lies the remnants of Ai-Khanoum, a once-thriving a...
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Eric Bloodaxe was a 10th-century Norse king who ruled parts of Norway and Northumbria.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
He was the eldest son of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway, and inherited the western part of his father"s kingd...
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The Timeless Tale of Adam and Eve: A Sculptural Symphony in Marble
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Amidst the verdant embrace of a lush garden setting, the story of humanity's genesis is retold through the chisel and vi...
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The Ethereal Elegance of 'ISABEL II, VEILED': A Marble Masterpiece by Camillo Torreggiani
Sunday, April 28, 2024
The year is 1855, and the art world witnesses the unveiling of a masterpiece sculpted by the renowned Camillo Torreggian...
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