A king he was on carven throne In many-pillared halls of stone With golden roof and silver floor, And runes of power upon the door. The light of sun and star and moon In shining lamps of crystal hewn Undimmed by cloud or shade of night There shone for ever fair and bright. – The … Continue reading "41 Fabulous Old Photographs of Ancient Rune Stones in Sweden"

Despite all of the ancient painted objects in our museums, it’s rare to see an actual paint set.

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Filippo Palizzi (1818-1899) was an Italian painter of the Verismo style. This romantic painting shows what the excavation of Pompeii in the 19th century may have looked like.

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An eight-mile wall of prehistoric rock art featuring animals and humans, which is now being called the 'Sistine Chapel of the ancients', has been discovered in the Amazon rainforest.

Middle Eastern witchcraft is a combination of ancient Persian mythology and Islamic beliefs rolled into an interesting form of occultism that is still practiced to this day. Modern practitioners of witchcraft in the region, typically old and religious women or men, use talismans to “read” cures into common problems faced by their clients, including marriage […]

old europe – When “old” means truly old “Neolithic Europe” lasted from 10.000 BC to 2000 BC. The Neolithic people were indigenous Europeans who were late…

“Detail from an Ancient Egyptian wall painting from the tomb of Nebamun. Almost 3,500 years old, this beautiful painting depicts a banquet scene. Nebamun was an accountant at the Temple of Amun. From Thebes, 18th Dynasty, c. 1350 BC.”

I scanned the Armillary Sphere again (oops), and this time decided to publish the illustration moer or less as it came off the scanner, as a picture from an old book. Copies of this book are

Cuneiform is a system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia c. 3500 BCE. It is considered the most significant among the many cultural contributions of the Sumerians and...

Modern painters have been influenced by the Altamira cave paintings. After a visit, Pablo Picasso exclaimed "after Altamira, all is decadence". - Dopo Altamira, tutto è decadenza, esclamò Pablo Picasso, 1881-1973, incantato dinanzi allo spettacolo delle pitture rupestri nella grotta spagnola di Altamira. Molti pittori sono stati influenzati dalle opere delle grotte di Altamira.

Jonathan Jones: Here are the most divine, potent and powerful women ever immortalised, from Klimt's Athena and Van Dyck's Fortune to the big-breasted mysteries of the Ice Age

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Panel with enthroned Ruler Tuğrul Bey (Tughril-Tughrul) with his Oath Cup and in Turkish sitting position and Courtiers, [Bey is ...

We usually write about new contemporary artists at Bored Panda, but these fascinating discoveries recently made by a team of archeologists in the Turkish city of Zeugma has given us the opportunity to witness the unveiling of Greek and Roman art that hasn't been seen in thousands of years.

Krishna and the Gopis (Ancient Painting)

An ancient Roman mosaic floor from Lod in Israel is currently exhibited in Venice by Fondazione Giorgio Cini in collaboration with the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Shelby White and Leon Levy L

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Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a vaulted Mycenaean tomb near Amfissa, central Greece, containing human remains and a hoard of treasures.

"Bastet" by Emile Corsi, 1877

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This is beautiful handmade marble mosaic of a woman holding and urn in her arms looking half naked. It is composed of all natural stones and hand cut tiles. An exquisite mosaic for your decor.

What the feats of Marco Polo have to do with medieval political propaganda and the history of tea.

The Venus figurines is a term given to a collection of prehistoric statuettes of women made during the Paleolithic Period, mostly found in Europe, but with finds as far as Siberia.

Khaled al-Asaad spent his life preserving the historic ruins at Palmyra and was willing to defend civilization with his life from the barbarism of ISIS

Caprice with Ancient Ruins. 19th.century. follower of Hubert Robert. French 1733-1808. oil on paper mounted on canvas. http://hadrian6.tumblr.com

Journey back in time to the cradle of Western civilization with our mesmerizing digital print depicting ancient Greek people. This evocative artwork transports you to a world of philosophers, warriors, and poets, capturing the essence of classical Greece in stunning detail. From the draped garments to the noble countenances, every aspect of the figures is meticulously rendered to evoke the grandeur and grace of this legendary era. Whether you're fascinated by history, mythology, or the timeless beauty of classical art, this print will infuse your space with a sense of sophistication and cultural richness. Display it proudly in your home or office to pay homage to the enduring legacy of ancient Greece and invite viewers to immerse themselves in its captivating stories and traditions.

Dieses Poster zeigt eine Gruppe von Menschen, die auf Pferden reiten. Das Gemälde stammt aus dem alten Persien und fängt die Schönheit und Eleganz dieser Reitkultur ein. Perfekt für Liebhaber historischer Kunst und Pferdeliebhaber.

This handout photo made available by the Israeli Antiquities Authority shows an aerial view of the main section of an ancient Roman mosaic which was revealed some 13 years after it was first...