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08/17/2024

The wreck of Endurance was discovered on 5 March 2022, nearly 107 years after she sank. It lies 9,869 feet (3,008 m) deep, and is in good condition. It is designated as a protected historic site and monument under the Antarctic Treaty System.
The Endurance was crushed by ice and sank in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica on 21 November 1915.
The three-masted vessel was lost during Sir Ernest Shackleton's failed attempt at making the first land crossing of Antarctica

08/17/2024

Predynastic Kemet(ancient Egypt) shows the true builders of the pyramids.
The pyramids were built by a race of alien giants with elongated craniums and not by men log rolling millions of tons of fine finish granite and limestone blocks for over 1,000 miles.
The narrative that men built the pyramids on all continent's, is for bronze age followers and not new age thinkers.
D'jehuti.👑

08/17/2024

Detail from the “unswept floor” mosaic made by Heraclitus, showing a mouse eating a walnut. 2nd century CE, now on display at the Vatican Museums.

08/17/2024

Luxurious bathing culture in ancient Rome
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome are one of the most spectacular public baths in ancient Rome. Feel how the ancients relaxed and enjoyed life here.
-Historical background of the Baths of Caracalla
The Baths of Caracalla were built in 216 AD by the Roman Emperor Caracalla. It is not only a bathing place, but also a social and entertainment center. The ancient Romans would bathe, exercise, read, socialize, and even conduct business activities here.
-Spectacular architecture
When you enter the Baths of Caracalla, the first thing that catches your eye is the huge architectural ruins. Although many parts no longer exist after thousands of years of wind and rain, you can still feel the grandeur of the year. The baths are divided into cold water pools, warm water pools, and hot water pools, each of which is spacious and exquisite. In addition, there are gyms and reading rooms for people to exercise.
-Exquisite mosaic floors
The floors of the baths are covered with a large number of mosaics, with exquisite patterns and colorful colors, showing the superb skills of ancient Roman craftsmen. These mosaics are not only beautiful, but also a vivid display of ancient Roman culture. Today, many of the original mosaics are still well preserved, which is amazing.
- Fusion of modern culture
Interestingly, the Baths of Caracalla is not only a monument, but also used for modern cultural activities. Every summer, operas and concerts are held here, adding new vitality to this ancient building. If you come to Rome in summer, don't miss a performance in such a historical scene.
Tips:
1. Visiting time: The Baths of Caracalla are usually open from 9 am to 7 pm every day (last admission is 6 pm), but the specific time may change, so it is recommended to check in advance.
2. Tickets: Adult ticket price is 8 euros, and there are discounted fares for EU students and seniors.
3. Transportation: You can take the subway line B and get off at Circo Massimo Station, and walk about 10 minutes to arrive.
4. Notes: It is recommended to bring sunscreen and a hat when visiting in summer, and dress warmer in winter.
The Baths of Caracalla are not only a witness to Roman history, but also a reflection of the wisdom and lifestyle of the ancient Romans. Walking here, you can deeply feel the luxury and greatness of ancient Rome. I hope my sharing can inspire your interest in ancient Roman culture. Come and check in!
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08/17/2024

Royal Portuguese Reading Room, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The Royal Portuguese Cabinet of Reading is a library and lusophone cultural institution, is located in Luís de Camões Street, number 30, in the center of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is listed by the State Institute of Cultural Heritage. Elected the fourth most beautiful library in the world by Time magazine, the Cabinet has the largest collection of Portuguese literature outside Portugal.

08/17/2024

Thousands of years ago, this Mountain top was shredded, Flattened to look like an Incredible runaway in Nazca, Peru.
How did the ancient people do it?
Historians: Hammers and Chisels.
Ancient Astronaut Theorists: No way Jose.
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08/17/2024

In the 1980s, archaeologists uncovered a remarkable Neolithic wooden road near Nieuw-Dordrecht in the Netherlands. This ancient peat road, dating back an impressive 4,573 years, stretches for at least 800 meters. Through the meticulous science of dendrochronology, or tree-ring dating, experts have pinpointed its construction to 2,549 BC.
This discovery not only highlights the advanced engineering skills of Neolithic communities but also offers invaluable insights into their transportation and trade practices. The road's preservation in the peat bogs has allowed for a rare glimpse into the sophisticated infrastructure of prehistoric Europe.

08/16/2024

Tutankhamun throne from Back.
One of the treasures of King Tutankhamun, Archeological Museum, Cairo, Egypt.
Made of wood and covered with gold leafing, silver, glass and semi-precious gemstones, its legs simulate lion claws and present the heads of two of these animals in the front part, while the armrests show symbols of the unification of Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt such as the double crown and the cobras. The throne is complemented with a wooden footstool, covered with stucco and gold leafing, on which the enemies of Egypt are represented and trampled by the pharaoh’s feet. The back of the throne shows one of the most famous and intimate scenes in Art History: the young pharaoh appears sitting and being regaled with an ointment by his wife Ankhesenamon.
The throne meant, not only the link between the worlds of Gods and the people, but also majesty, stability, safety and balance. Since pharaohs were considered Gods on earth, it may not be difficult to imagine Tutankhamun imposing his divine will over the rest of mortals while sitting on this golden throne.

08/16/2024

Consider the intriguing notion that the Pyramids of Giza are merely the visible portions of vast obelisks concealed beneath the sands of Egypt. This concept presents the ancient structures not only as remarkable achievements of engineering and artistry but as components of even more expansive monuments buried below the desert. Such a premise could serve as the foundation for a captivating film narrative, exploring themes of history, archaeology, and the mysteries that lie beneath the surface of our most celebrated landmarks.

08/16/2024

The Fairy Stone of St Fillans had to be given its own wee plot in a Scottish housing development. Marcus Salter, of Genesis Properties, estimates the colony of fairies believed to be under the rock in St Fillans, Perthshire, has cost him £15,000. He said he first noticed possible problems when his diggers moved on to the site outside the village. He said: "A neighbour came over shouting, 'Don't move that rock. You'll kill the fairies.' Then we got a series of phone calls, saying we were disturbing the fairies. I thought they were joking. It didn't go down very well." [Daily Record article 2010]
The council said: “Planning guidance states that local customs and beliefs must be taken into account when a developer applies for planning permission."

08/16/2024

Roman mosaics excavated in the Ancient City of Castulo near Linares, Spain, and the restoration phase they underwent.

08/16/2024

The inner sarcophagus and the mummy of King Tutankhamun 🏺👑
King Tutankhamun, one of the most famous pharaohs of ancient Egypt 🇪🇬, was buried in a richly decorated tomb in the Valley of the Kings 🏜️. Discovered by Howard Carter in 1922, the tomb of Tutankhamun contained a wealth of treasures, including the iconic gold mask that covered the head of the young pharaoh's mummy 💀✨.
The inner sarcophagus, crafted from solid gold 🪙, is an exquisite example of ancient Egyptian art and craftsmanship 🎨. It was designed to protect the mummy and ensure the pharaoh's safe journey to the afterlife 🌌. The sarcophagus features intricate carvings and hieroglyphs that depict protective deities and spells from the Book of the Dead 📜, intended to guide and safeguard the king in the afterlife 🌟.
Inside the golden sarcophagus lies the mummy of King Tutankhamun, carefully wrapped in linen and adorned with various amulets and jewelry 💍. The preservation of the mummy and the elaborate burial artifacts provide valuable insights into the funerary practices and beliefs of ancient Egypt 🏺🙏.
The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb and its contents has captivated the world 🌍, offering a glimpse into the opulence and mystery of ancient Egyptian civilization 🌟. The treasures of Tutankhamun, including the inner sarcophagus and the mummy, are now housed in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo 🏛️, where they continue to fascinate and inspire visitors from around the globe ✨.

08/16/2024

Generally people ate out [remember the Romans invented the hamburger: sicia omenteta] - they usually didn't eat at home. In most of the kitchens excavated at Pompeii (like the one pictured), the only remaining permanent feature is a masonry hearth with a tiled top and arched recesses in the bottom for fuel storage. Cooking took place on this open hearth, with pots placed on iron tripods over burning charcoal or wood. Some homes also boasted a small oven, much like a modern wood-fired pizza oven, in the corner of the bench, with a vent near the stove for smoke to escape. The only other furnishings in the Pompeian kitchen were a basin to contain water for cooking and washing the dishes, and sometimes supports for the tables for preparing food. The texts of the time use the word cacabus to indicate pans in general, while the fretale or sartago appears to be a bronze or iron pan. The pultarius was a saucepan and the testa or clibanus a small portable oven for roasting or baking bread. Iron choppers, knives, cleavers, and spoons, as well as strainers, ladles, and mortars, were used to prepare the food, which was served on a large circular dish called a discus.

08/16/2024

Worlds Oldest Football from Scotland, 1540s AD :
The ball, which dates back to the 1540s, is made out of a pig's bladder and is approximately half the size of a modern football. It was found during reconstructions works from Stirling Castle. The ball was likely used by soldiers and staff of the castle.

08/16/2024

Neptune Calming the Waves
Sculpture by Lambert-Sigisbert Adam

08/16/2024

R**e of Proserpine by Pluto
Francois Girarudon (1699)
Chateau de Versailles

08/16/2024

Giulio Monteverde (1837 – 1917)
Italian

The Angel of Monteverde, or Angel of the Resurrection, is a sculpture made in marble by Giulio Monteverde in 1882. It decorates one of the most famous monumental tombs, that of the Oneto family, in the Nicchione XIII of the Portico superior on the west side, inside the cemetery of Staglieno in Genoa.
Image source unknown.

08/16/2024

Artists in his era continually one-upped each other with more and more difficult technical feats. A few years earlier, contemporaries of Queirolo unveiled these: Sanmartino's "Veiled Christ" and Corradini's "Modesty".

08/16/2024

The Bride of the Sacred Songs (1854) by Gaetano Motelli (1805-1858).

08/16/2024

ERDINANDO ANDREINI
(Italian)
1843-1922
LA BAGNANTE (THE BATHER)
white marble, on a revolving serpentine column
figure (with socle): 125cm., 49¼in.
column: 90.5cm., 35⅝in.

08/16/2024

Apollo Attended by Nymphs (ca. 1667-75) by François Girardon

08/16/2024

Sekhmet Statue 🐾🛕
This imposing statue depicts Sekhmet, the ancient Egyptian lioness goddess of war and healing. 🦁✨
Details:
Material: Black granite 🪨
Role: Protector of the pharaohs, embodiment of the destructive power of the sun 🌞🛡️
Symbolism: She holds the ankh, a symbol of life ✝️
Location: Museum, surrounded by colorful Egyptian wall paintings and artifacts that vividly capture the essence of ancient Egyptian culture. 🏛️🎨

08/16/2024

David is a life-size marble sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The sculpture was one of many commissions to decorate the villa of Bernini's patron Cardinal Scipione Borghese – where it still resides today, as part of the Galleria Borghese. It was completed in the course of eight months from 1623 to 1624.

08/16/2024

Canopic Shrine of king Tutankhamun❤️
Egyptian Museum 🇪🇬

08/16/2024

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08/16/2024

Tucked away in the sands of western Inner Mongolia, China, lie the haunting ruins of Khara Khoto, also known as the "Black City." Founded in 1032, this place was once a bustling trading hub along the Silk Road. But by the late 14th century, it mysteriously fell silent, possibly due to warfare or a diverted water source. Buried under sand for centuries, Khara Khoto was rediscovered in the early 20th century, and with it came a trove of fascinating artifacts—religious texts, artwork, and everyday items that give us a peek into the life of this long-lost city.

08/16/2024

There is a full-size replica of the Parthenon in Nashville, Tennessee with a statue of Athena inside!

08/16/2024

In 1977, a miner's bulldozer accidentally uncovered the remarkably preserved body of a baby mammoth frozen in the Siberian permafrost. Incredibly, the young mammoth, who died at the age of six to eight months around 40,000 years ago, still had traces of his mother's milk within his stomach.

08/15/2024

Apollo and Daphne " 1622-1625
By Italian baroque sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini ( 1598-1680 )
Marble sculpture
At Galleria Borghese, Roma
This masterpiece was commissioned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese .. it depicts a mythological scene of futile love between Apollo and Daphne .. and as soon as Apollo is able to lay his hand on Daphne; she turns into a tree..

08/15/2024

Ötzi the Iceman's 5200 years old dagger.
Ötzi owned a functional dagger and a wicker sheath to keep it. His dagger is the only fully preserved dagger from the Copper Age.
Ötzi’s 13 cm dagger has a flint blade and an ash wood handle. The blade was forced into the wooden handle and bound with animal sinew. A string was attached to the end of the handle. The 12 cm sheath is made from lime tree bast. On the side of the sheath is a leather eyelet, presumably used to attach the dagger to the belt. The sheath is considerably larger than the dagger blade which is very small, hardly bigger than an arrowhead, perhaps because it was often resharpened. To sharpen his flint tool, Ötzi used a retoucheur to remove tiny fragments. Tests have shown that the flint came from Trentino (Italy).
(Museo Archeologico dell’Alto Adige)

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