The Eyes Have It: The Moai of Easter Island
The monolithic moai statues on Easter Island have long been shrouded in mystery. Almost a thousand years since their creation, they still fascinate...
Nadine Waldmann 22 May 2024
The monolithic moai statues on Easter Island have long been shrouded in mystery. Almost a thousand years since their creation, they still fascinate...
Nadine Waldmann 22 May 2024
Nike of Samothrace is the masterpiece of an unknown Hellenistic artist. While the artist’s story may be unknown, the statue’s story is as complex...
James W Singer 16 May 2024
On December 6, 1912, a team of excavators from the Deutsche Orient-Gesellschaft, led by Ludwig Borchardt, unearthed a wonderful work of art. They...
Montaine Dumont 16 May 2024
Greek sculptures have had a profound effect on art throughout the ages. Many of the styles have been reproduced and copied by some of, what...
Zuzanna Stańska 16 May 2024
Floor mosaics are one of the most well-preserved and widespread objects of Roman art. They were found throughout the Roman Empire from Britain to...
Anuradha Sroha 13 May 2024
Standing Bodhisattva is a great example of Gandharan art and its blended multicultural origins: East meets...
James W Singer 29 April 2024
When people mention the Terracotta Army, the first thing that comes to mind is the phrase “the eighth wonder of the world”. It is a symbol of...
Marina Kochetkova 29 April 2024
The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun was a landmark event in the study of history and archeology that captivated the world. The life, death, and...
Maya M. Tola 22 April 2024
Archeologists have discovered a spectacular banquet hall decorated with frescoes depicting mythological characters during the excavations currently...
Natalia Iacobelli 18 April 2024
The statue of Ramesses II is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian sculpture that proclaims the royal majesty and prowess of Ramesses the...
James W Singer 11 February 2024
Double-Headed Serpent is a masterpiece of Aztec art that combines religious and commercial significance. It is filled with hidden allusions under a...
James W Singer 11 February 2024
St. Peter’s Basilica is one of the most iconic buildings in Western culture. But, the facade we see today is the culmination of centuries of...
Ledys Chemin 7 January 2024