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]September 26, 2025
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]September 26, 2025
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]September 26, 2025
Ceramic bottle painted with crabs. Nasca region, Peru, undated. American Museum of Natural History collection [4896×3672] [OC]September 26, 2025
Pair of folding screens (byōbu) depicting morning glories, by Suzuki Kiitsu. Japan, early 19th century [3800×3600]September 26, 2025
Wooden shield covered in feathers, with “meander” pattern. Mexico, Aztec civilization, 1520 [3440×3400]September 26, 2025
Begonia-shaped tray depicting eight cranes. China, Qing dynasty, 18th century [3000×2475]September 26, 2025
This image displays a section of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, a significant ancient Egyptian mathematical text. Origin: It dates back to approximately 1650 BC. The Rhind Papyrus is currently housed in the British Museum in London. [1080 X 1200]September 26, 2025
Oval Forum of Jerasa seen from the Temple of Zeus-Jupiter, c. 130 AD. Jerash, Jordan. When the new Cardo was laid out as the city’s north-south connection and main street, the incorporation of the central Sanctuary of Zeus was not possible through a frontal approach… [1920×1280] [OC]September 26, 2025
A 1st century CE Roman silver goblet from Vize Tumulus in Turkey. Now housed at the Istanbul Archaeological Museum [1363×1376]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]September 25, 2025
