The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is a theatre in the Greek city of Epidaurus, dedicated to the ancient Greek God of medicine, Asclepius. Constructed in the late 4th century BC, it holds a maximum capacity of 13,000 to 14,000 spectators. [2152 x 2688]September 28, 2025
A 2nd century CE Roman tombstone of a dog named patrice: “Bedewed with tears I have carried you, our little dog, as in happier circumstances I did fifteen years ago. So now, Patrice, you will no longer give me a thousand kisses, nor will you be able to lie affectionately round my neck…” [474×600]September 28, 2025
A 16th Century CE emerald dragon pendant from Spain. Rothschild Collection Via the Albion Art Institute [908×2048]September 28, 2025
Napoleon’s private bathroom, featuring a unique recessed bathtub, located within his apartment at the Villa Pisani in Stra, northern Italy. [602×906]September 28, 2025
Unmaintained portion of the Great Wall of China slowly being reclaimed by the Gobi Desert [1280×960]September 28, 2025
This cruciform monument from Iraq, claims to be a record of grants and privileges bestowed by the Akkadian king Manishtushu (2279-2255 BCE) upon the Shamash Temple, but it’s actually an ancient forgery, most likely created during the Neo-Babylonian period (8th-6th century BCE) [2333×2135]September 28, 2025
By entering the Shapur Cave in the Iranian city of Bishapur, visitors are greeted by the colossal statue of King Shapur, a masterpiece of Sassanid art. Standing 7 meters tall, it was created around 240 AD by order of the king himself. [800×640]September 28, 2025
Bottle with chrysanthemum design. Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 13th or 14th c. Celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration and repair with gold lacquer. Cleveland Museum of Art collection [4102×6353]September 28, 2025
