Prior to turning to escapology, Harry Houdini was a run-of-the-mill magician. Poster ca. 1895. [1023 x 1600] by SebastianPhr
December 19, 2025Lake Moeris was an ancient freshwater lake in the Faiyum Oasis, Egypt, which persists today at a fraction of its former size. During the reign of Amenemhat III, a canal was dug which increased the volume of inflow into the Lake, transforming it into a major agricultural center [1138×2588]
December 19, 2025A dog-shaped jug made of cobalt blue glass. From Transylvania, 1700 CE, now housed at the Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest, Hungary [1920×1792]
