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A large 2nd century CE Roman mosaic that adorned a reception room, called “Mosaic of the punishment of Lycurgus”. From Sainte-Colombe in France, now housed at the musée gallo-romain de Saint-Romain-en-Gal [1821×4362]

September 25, 2025

A large 2nd century CE Roman mosaic that adorned a reception room, called “Mosaic of the punishment of Lycurgus”. From Sainte-Colombe in France, now housed at the musée gallo-romain de Saint-Romain-en-Gal [1821×4362]

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woliphirl on September 25, 2025 11:42 pm

> the god (Dionysus) drove Lycurgus insane. In his madness, Lycurgus mistook his son for a mature trunk of ivy, which is holy to Dionysus, and killed him, pruning away his nose and ears, fingers and toes.

From Lycurgus’ wikipedia entry.

A large 2nd century CE Roman mosaic that adorned a reception room, called “Mosaic of the punishment of Lycurgus”. From Sainte-Colombe in France, now housed at the musée gallo-romain de Saint-Romain-en-Gal [1821×4362]

17 Old Copper Culture “Spuds” from the Judge James R. Beer Private Collection. These are adze-like woodworking tools produced between 4500-1000 B.C.E. They were found throughout Wisconsin, and spuds have also been found in Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario, Quebec, and New York [1509 x 640]

Funerary Stele of a Woman Who Died in Childbirth, The Inscription Reads: “In the year 305, Marthana, of good soul, had given birth” – Syrian National Museum in Latakia [960×1280]

90 years ago today, local villagers in Shami accidentally unearthed a 2-meter statue while digging in the area. Shortly after, it was moved to the National Museum of Iran and dated to 50 BC. The Shami Statue is now considered the single most important work from the Parthian Empire. [1841×962]

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A large 2nd century CE Roman mosaic that adorned a reception room, called “Mosaic of the punishment of Lycurgus”. From Sainte-Colombe in France, now housed at the musée gallo-romain de Saint-Romain-en-Gal [1821×4362]

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17 Old Copper Culture “Spuds” from the Judge James R. Beer Private Collection. These are adze-like woodworking tools produced between 4500-1000 B.C.E. They were found throughout Wisconsin, and spuds have also been found in Michigan, Minnesota, Ontario, Quebec, and New York [1509 x 640]

Funerary Stele of a Woman Who Died in Childbirth, The Inscription Reads: “In the year 305, Marthana, of good soul, had given birth” – Syrian National Museum in Latakia [960×1280]

90 years ago today, local villagers in Shami accidentally unearthed a 2-meter statue while digging in the area. Shortly after, it was moved to the National Museum of Iran and dated to 50 BC. The Shami Statue is now considered the single most important work from the Parthian Empire. [1841×962]

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