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How did the Greeks Measure the Earth’s Circumference?
It is considered obvious today that Earth is roughly a sphere and that it can be measured like any spherical object. Scientists technically call it an oblate spheroid, but it is still sphere-like in its shape. In the ancient world, this was not as obvious. The idea that Earth is spherical only became common knowledge about 2,500 years ago. That is when philosophers began to think about the shape of Earth and its dimensions. When philosophers began to think of Earth as spherical, however, a new question emerged.
Caleb Strom - 08/06/2021 - 18:48
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20,000-year-old Rings Cleverly Deduced to be Prehistoric Spear-thrower Grips
Archaeologists digging at certain sites in France have unearthed some curious ring-shaped artifacts over the years that seemed to have no clear purpose. Dating back to the Upper Paleolithic period (50,000 to 12,000 years ago), the assumption has been that these rings, which are open at one end, were somehow attached to clothing or worn as ornaments on the body.
Nathan Falde - 26/05/2023 - 14:52
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New Stone Age Rock Art Discovered at Romanelli Cave
... researchers with an interest in ancient European rock art have just completed an exhaustive study of Romanelli Cave, an impressively decorated rock art site located on the southeastern tip of Italy overlooking ... the Adriatic Sea. Despite Upper Paleolithic rock art first being found there in 1905, a complete survey of the ...
Nathan Falde - 13/10/2021 - 01:50
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The Ancestral Myth of the Hollow Earth and Underground Civilizations
... of advanced beings teach some of humanity about science, art, religion, and philosophy. According to ancient Tibetan ...
ancient-origins - 06/10/2015 - 14:56
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Will It Work? Greece Is Willing to Loan Archaeological Treasures in Exchange for the Parthenon Marbles
... Athens, while their bodies are in London. Preservation of art? Probably not the best words to describe this act. Top ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 16/03/2017 - 00:53
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When Hannibal Met His Nemesis: The Battle of Zama
... Mediterranean. Top image: The Battle of Zama. Source: Art Institute of Chicago / Public domain By: Wu Mingren ...
dhwty - 08/02/2020 - 17:35
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How Byzantine Art and Architecture Captivated the Known World
... The rich, beautiful art and opulent architecture of the Byzantine Empire ... the Blessed Virgin Mary and the emperors. Byzantine art motifs, the mosaics, paintings, and statuary had ... beauteous wonders of heaven on Earth. The rich, beautiful art and opulent architecture of the Byzantine Empire ...
Mark Miller - 23/11/2018 - 13:56
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Rome vs. Carthage: The First Punic War and the Birth of a Superpower
The First Punic War was a brutal conflict that pitted two of the greatest powers of the ancient world against each other. With the might of Rome on one side and the naval supremacy of Carthage on the other, the war was an epic struggle that would shape the destiny of the Mediterranean world for centuries to come. From the towering warships of the Carthaginian fleet to the unstoppable Roman legions, this was a war that tested both heavyweight powers to their limits.
Robbie Mitchell - 22/05/2023 - 22:56
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Who Pulled the Sword from the Stone? The Truth of the Swords of King Arthur
This spring a new movie, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, is to hit the big screens. Staring Charlie Hunnam as the fabled warrior, the film title suggests that the central theme is Arthur’s legendary sword.
Graham Phillips - 08/02/2017 - 13:50
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Artemisia Gentileschi Used Art To Avenge Her Rape
... the first recognized female artists in the male-dominated art world of her era. Known for depictions of assertive women ... painter Agostino Tassi. ( Public domain ) Artemisia’s Art as 17th-Century Feminism? At a time before “feminism” ... had a name, Artemisia sought retribution using her art to challenge societal expectations, explore themes of ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 22/01/2024 - 00:00
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The House of Arsacid Falls to the House of Sasan: It Started with a Wedding – Part I
Incredibly, the end of the Parthian Empire started with a fake wedding.
Cam Rea - 10/06/2016 - 15:56
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Fiery Illusions of Rock Carvings: Prehistoric Movies
A virtual reality investigation of prehistoric rock art has concluded that flickering firelight may have been ... rocks discovered in France. This could mean that this rock art was used as a form of entertainment, making them the ... de l’Isle unearthed various examples of prehistoric art , including 50 limestone engraved stones, known as ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 21/04/2022 - 21:00
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Native American Art: Thousands of Artists But Only a Fraction of Their Masterpieces Have Survived
... quill-work, beadwork and architecture. The Native American art types are further divided geographically. To cite two ... Native American Indian Facts : “Native American Indian Art is as diverse as the hundreds of tribes that inhabit America; each tribe having a unique culture and art forms. Evolving from simple cave drawings and carvings, ...
Mark Miller - 22/09/2018 - 14:07
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From Fart Gods to Farting Out One’s Soul: The Historic Ritualization of Farts
They command attention, bring silence into noisy environments and have been associated with the utterances of gods for thousands of years. In fact, entire rituals have been designed around them. Farts. Would you believe it?
ashley cowie - 05/03/2018 - 18:57
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Sparta: An Ancient City of Fierce and Courageous Citizen Soldiers
... famous for being a city almost entirely dedicated to the art of war. Non-war and non-politics related tasks were left ...
Caleb Strom - 12/11/2016 - 21:50
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Friends to Foes: The Surprising Origin and Evolution of Karate
... over the world send their children to learn the ancient art of karate. But what are the origins of karate? How did a ... names of these martial arts often tells us a lot about the art and the philosophy behind them. For example, Jujutsu translates as ‘the yielding art’; this beautifully sums up the philosophy of jujutsu - ...
Robbie Mitchell - 04/09/2022 - 14:59
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The Grand and Sacred Temple of Artemis, A Wonder of the Ancient World
The Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Three to four times as large as the Parthenon in Athens, it was once described as the largest temple and building of antiquity and served as a place of worship to the Greek Goddess Artemis. Home to both Greeks and Romans, the grand temple was destroyed and rebuilt many times over the course of its long history. The Antipater of Sidon, who compiled and visited all the seven wonders, said the temple was more marvelous than any of the other six wonders:
Bryan Hill - 29/08/2018 - 02:50
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Maya Animation? Breathing Newfound Vitality into Ancient Maya Art
This article presents a major breakthrough in Maya art and archaeology, revealing the sophisticated way that ... This article presents a major breakthrough in Maya art and archaeology, revealing the sophisticated way that ... was extracted and adapted from The Metropolitan Museum of Art . (Jenny and Alex John / The Maya Gods of Time ) Art ...
Jennifer and Alexander John - 07/12/2020 - 21:47
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Deciphering Mordred: The Enigma at the Heart of Arthurian Legend
In the vast realm of Arthurian legend, few characters evoke as much intrigue and controversy as Mordred. Described as the treacherous nephew of King Arthur, Mordred's role in the Arthurian saga is shrouded in mystery and myth. For ages, this character has been extensively studied by scholars and historians alike, as they tried to penetrate that prevailing mystery. Together, we will embark on a quest to decipher the enigma of Mordred by delving into the dichotomy between the legend and the historical context.
Aleksa Vučković - 26/10/2023 - 19:00
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Did the Ancient Egyptians Create Art as a Way to Manifest Reality?
... decorated tombs and temples that made Egyptian art immortal, there is something obscure. Among the ... decorated tombs and temples that made Egyptian art immortal, there is something obscure. It could even be ... of what life may have been like for the ancient Egyptians, art was an expression of how they understood life and death ...
Jessica Nadeau - 28/07/2022 - 22:59