Blues of Babylon: The Ishtar Gate
Babylon, the ancient Mesopotamian city (modern day Iraq) existed from 18th century to 6th century BCE. Since that time its legend has generated many...
Nadine Waldmann 7 December 2018
Ancient Art
The A to Z of Ancient Greek Pottery Terms Pt 2
And so the saga continues in our adventures of learning about Ancient Greek pottery! You will probably have noticed that I chose to skip a few...
Rachel Witte 25 October 2018
Some Things to Know about the Ancient Greek Stylistic Periods
There are four general Ancient Greek stylistic periods. Different, note-worthy styles, influences from invading cultures and their lasting effects...
Rachel Witte 3 October 2018
The A to Z of Ancient Greek Pottery Terms Pt 1
In Ancient Greece, vases were a commonplace item. There was no explanation needed as to what they were or how they were used. They each served a...
Rachel Witte 8 September 2018
Laocoön: The Work of a Lifetime
The subject The statue “Laocoon and his sons”, attributed to Greek sculptors Agesander, Athenodorus and Polydorus, has fascinated...
Jean-Marc Rakotolahy 27 August 2018
4 Ways To Decipher Non-Greeks And Greeks In Ancient Greek Pottery
There is a plethora of Ancient Greek pottery pieces to dive into when discussing Ancient Greece and Ancient Greek citizens. Similarly, there is a lot...
Rachel Witte 22 August 2018
10 Things That Could Happen To You Only If You Were A Greek God/Goddess
If you ever feel down and think that your life is just a series of misfortunes, have a look on this list. It’s not all roses to be a Greek...
Magda Michalska 5 July 2016
