Luncheon menu from the Rainbow Hotel in Great Falls, Montana, c. 1943-1946. [3166×4322]November 29, 2025
A 2,000-year-old comb that was uncovered in Cambridgeshire, England in 2018. After further analysis, it was determined that the comb was made from the back of a human skull. [900×600]November 29, 2025
Gold cup showing the life cylce of an ibex, found at marlik, gilan province, Iran. Dates back to 14th-8th century B.C. [634×943].November 29, 2025
House keys from Roman Judea (132–136 AD) – Some ancient Jewish tombs even contained keys, possibly intended to help the deceased unlock the gates of heaven, a custom likely influenced by Persian traditions [2560×1920]November 29, 2025
“Trompe l’oeil” is a technique to create 3D optical illusions. The fresco, statues, and frame on the ceiling of the church of Gesu in Rome, titled “Triumph of the Name of Jesus” (Gaulli, 1679) turn a part of the barrel vault into a gaping hole through which people fall or ascend…[1280×840] [OC]November 29, 2025
12th century Norman-Arabic coronation cloak from Sicily that ended up traveling north and being used for centuries in coronation ceremonies of the German Emperors [1181×641]November 26, 2025
Gold scepter heads shaped like corncobs. Peru. Moche civilization, 1-800 AD [970×920]November 26, 2025
Silver incense burner shaped like a turkey, made as a gift to Russian Emperor Alexander I. Peru, 1810s [1350×1400]November 26, 2025
