Late Roman amulet unearthed in Cypress possibly protective with mixed Pagan and Christian beliefs. [1284×848]June 9, 2025
Tattoo needle Ancestral Pueblo, Basketmaker II Period A.C.E 79-130 Washington State University[622×2151]June 9, 2025
The fallen colossus of Ramesses II, one of the greatest pharaohs of Egypt. This was once the largest statue of ancient Egypt, and the inspiration behind the Ozymandias poem – “Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair!” [OC] [1600×2400]June 9, 2025
Beauty Revealed, an 1828 self-portrait by American artist Sarah Goodridge. She gave the portrait to statesman Daniel Webster, a frequent subject and possibly a lover, following the death of his wife; she may have intended to provoke him into marrying her. MET [5178×1920]June 9, 2025
This richly decorated ceremonial container is in the shape of a mythical karaweik bird, symbolising longevity. It was designed to hold betel, a mild drug used throughout Asia, and was owned by King Thibaw, the last monarch of Burma. 1780 – 1885, Myanmar [1920×953]June 9, 2025
Marble busts depicting Black Africans, produced widely in Venice and Rome, were popular throughout Europe in the 17-18th centuries. This example is sculpted with sensitivity and realism, suggesting it was based on a real person [1920×1274]June 9, 2025
Clay plaque of a striding man leading a large dog. Excavated from Babylon, ca. 1750 BCE. Housed at the British Museum [1500×1350]June 9, 2025
A beautiful Roman fresco showing the nature. The painting was in Livia’s villa in Prima Porta, near Rome. [400×599]June 9, 2025
Maruhakayama Mound with sakura trees. At 105 meters in diameter, it is the largest circular burial mound in Japan. Kofun period, 6th century AD [2048×1536]June 9, 2025
