Tag: Ancient
A Stunning Collection of Rarely Seen Ancient Roman Sculptures Is Coming to North America for the First Time
The Torlonia Collection: A Journey Through Time and Art The Torlonia Collection, one of the most impressive private…
Ancient wasp preserved in amber may have used its rear end to trap flies
A specimen of Sirenobethylus charybdis preserved in amberQiong Wu An incredible prehistoric wasp encased in amber has been…
This ancient ‘Venus fly-trap’ wasp used its butt to kill
The discovery of prehistoric insects encased in amber has shed light on a fascinating and terrifying evolutionary path…
Ancient DNA Shows Stone Age Europeans Voyaged by Sea to Africa
Ancient DNA Shows Stone Age Europeans Voyaged by Sea to Africa Thousands of years before Odysseus embarked on…
Mount Vesuvius turned this ancient brain into glass. Here’s how
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 is a well-known event that resulted in the entombment of…
An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London’s financial district : NPR
An archaeologist is seen on a screenshot from a video of an excavation in the basement of a…
Charles Gaines Maps the Meanings of Ancient Baobab Trees in Meticulous Charts — Colossal
Charles Gaines, a prominent figure in the Conceptual Art movement since the 1970s, has been captivating audiences with…
Whimsical Ceramic Sculptures by En Iwamura Evoke Ancient Traditions and Childlike Curiosity — Colossal
Exploring the concept of Ma in Japanese philosophy reveals the intricate relationship between time and space, showcasing how…
Here’s how ancient Amazonians became master maize farmers
Water engineers in ancient South America were responsible for a remarkable feat that transformed seasonally flooded Amazonian savannas…
Chunbo Zhang Sandwiches Rich American Fare Between Ancient Chinese Treasures — Colossal
Chunbo Zhang's "Food Treasure" series is a stunning exploration of the American diet through the lens of Chinese…
World’s Oldest Arrow Poison Found in Ancient Bone From 7,000 Years Ago : ScienceAlert
Archaeologists made a fascinating discovery in 1983 when they unearthed an ancient femur bone in a cave in…
See the Stunning Ancient Roman Statue of Athena That’s Going on View for the First Time in Nearly 260 Years
The stunning marble statue of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, is set to make…