The “Hurrian Hymn” is the earliest known song to be recorded in writing, dating to around the 13th century BCE [774×592]February 4, 2026
Doll of a woman and child [liki ningyõ), 1883. Gesso over paper, wood, and vegetable fiber.Peabody Essex Museum.[968×1887]February 4, 2026
Urn Tomb, was probably constructed around 70 CE, this is one of the most impressive royal monuments in the ancient Nabataean city of Petra. Its grand scale and pivotal location suggest it was the tomb of a major Nabataean ruler, possibly King Malchus II or King Aretas IV… [1280×666] [OC]February 4, 2026
Cuneiform tablet containing incantations and prescriptions for treating ear problems. Iraq, Neo-Assyrian Empire, 7th century BC [1999×2220]February 4, 2026
Bronze mirror with decorative bands and textures. Okinotori Island, Japan, Kofun period, 4th-5th century AD [2150×2150]February 4, 2026
A Manichæan silk painting of the Buddha-Jesus, from the Southern Song Dynasty, c.12-13th century CE. A syncretic figure is seated in lotus position. He holds a red lotus, in which rests a golden cross. He is haloed by a Christian nimbus, and rests under a Buddhist chatra (now faded). [540×1280]February 4, 2026
Madonna of Zbraslav, c. 1345. One of the most celebrated religious images of Bohemia. [OC][3024×4032]February 3, 2026
The 5th century BC Temple of Heru in Paestum, southern Italy – one of the best preserved Greek temples in the world [OC] [2669×4000]February 3, 2026
Nelson Mandela’s cell at Robben Island, where he was imprisoned for 18 years [712X534].February 3, 2026
Woman’s Lounging Pajamas by Callot Soeurs (Couture house) France, 1911. Silk satin, ribbon, metallic lace and chiffon trim. [4319 x 4319]February 3, 2026
Japanese illustrations depicting various types of whales, created between 1603 and 1867 during Japan’s Edo period. Currently part of the Kyushu University Museum collection [1711×1361]February 3, 2026
