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29/05/2025

A collector from Austria discovered what experts believe is the oldest globe depicting the Americas. Created in 1504, the ostrich egg globe, about the size of a grapefruit, is made from two lower halves of ostrich eggs.

Purchased in 2012 at the London Map Fair, it had been part of an important European collection for decades. The globe features various ships, sea monsters, a shipwrecked sailor, 71 place names, and the Latin phrase “HIC SVNT DRACONES” (here are the dragons).

It uniquely names only a few places in the Western Hemisphere, with North America shown as scattered islands and three names in South America. Dr. Stefaan Missinne, who studied the globe, argues that it predates the Lenox Globe and may have influenced its creation. He suggests it was made in Florence and possibly by someone influenced by or working in Leonardo da Vinci’s workshop. See less

29/05/2025

Tore d’en Galmes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Menorca, Spain, reflects the Talayotic culture of the Balearic Islands. Dating back to around 1400 BC, it showcases megalithic capabilities of this civilization.

The purpose of the taula enclosure remains a mystery, and the decline of the Talayotic culture, influenced by factors like Roman expansion, led to the abandonment of site by the end of the Iron Age.

28/05/2025

The aqueduct in Zaghouan, Tunisia, constructed during Emperor Hadrian's reign in 122 AD, was an impressive feat of Roman engineering designed to channel water from Jebel Zaghouan to Carthage, covering a distance of over 132 kilometers (about 82 miles). This aqueduct was one of the longest in the Roman Empire. Near Tunis, remnants of this ancient structure highlight the sophisticated hydraulic technology of the time.

Intriguingly, the aqueduct system included a series of underground channels and above-ground arches, designed to maintain a steady gradient for efficient water flow. The water it carried played a crucial role in supplying public baths, fountains, and private households in Carthage, supporting the city's extensive urban infrastructure.

Additionally, the aqueduct's source at Jebel Zaghouan is marked by a temple dedicated to the god of water, Neptune, reflecting the Romans' reverence for water and its importance to their civilization. This ancient engineering marvel not only exemplifies the Romans' advanced understanding of hydraulics but also their ability to integrate practical infrastructure with cultural and religious significance. See les

28/05/2025

Eupelycosaurs, like the distinctive Dimetrodon, had sail-like structures on their backs likely used for temperature regulation. Though they resembled reptiles, they are actually part of the synapsid lineage, which is more closely related to modern mammals.

28/05/2025

A painted wooden statuette of a woman carrying offerings

Middle Kingdom, 12th Dynasty, c. 1963-1862 B.C.

Musée du Louvre. E 10781

This figure of a woman, has her holding a basket and carrying a vase. This was likely a funerary item, to present the dead with an eternal gift of offerings. To the Egyptian, art, including statues, was not for aesthetic, but functional.

The Egyptians would believe this statue was animated spiritually, and was placed in the tomb offering chamber, to provide the deceased with whatever objects the woman was carrying for eternity.

Offerings would be continued for many years by the families and sometimes ‘cults’ that formed around important figures. See less

28/05/2025

A relief from the temple of the pyramid of Userkaf in Saqqara (25th Century BC), Egypt.

An exquisite example of Old Kingdom art, this relief from Userkaf's pyramid temple showcases the detailed craftsmanship and religious significance of the period. The intricate carvings provide insight into the rituals and daily life of ancient Egypt, reflecting the artistic achievements and cultural heritage of the time.

This relief is now housed at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo, Egypt.

28/05/2025

This footprint captures the moment, over four thousand years ago, when someone stepped barefoot on a mud brick left to dry in the sun, 2000 BC, Ur (Iraq).
British Museum See less

28/05/2025

Canal to carry water. The era of the Roman Empire. The city of Patara (Turkish) is one of the commercial and maritime centers of the Eastern Mediterranean. The canal was 22.5 km long during the reign of the Roman Emperor. (Claudius) 10BC ~ 54 AD See less

28/05/2025

The 16th century Sesharaya mandapam, at the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple in India, is an intricately carved hall built during the Nayaka rule period. It's famous for its 40 leaping horses with riders on their back, all carved out of monolithic pillars.… See more

28/05/2025

Petra Theater was built over 2,000 years ago by the Nabataeans, not the Romans like many believe. The site was chiseled out of rock.

Photo by Fulpez… See more

28/05/2025

Longmen Grottoes; Luoyang in Henan Province, China. Earliest history of Longmen Grottoes is traced to reign of Emperor Xiaowen of Northern Wei dynasty; period from 493-1127 AD.… See more

28/05/2025

Northern gate to the Bayon temple complex, with 4 giant faces. Cambodia, Khmer Empire, 12th-13th century… See more

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