Between 1588 and 1629 AD, this silk velvet coat journeyed from the Middle East to Eastern Europe and ultimately to Scandinavia. Russian Tsar Alexis purchased it in Iran during the reign of Persian king Abbas the Great, brought it to Moscow, and gifted it to the Swedish Queen Christina. [1280×854]November 30, 2025
North portal of the abbey church of San Leonardo in Lama Volara in Siponto, Puglia, end of 12th century [1536 x 2048]November 30, 2025
Roman mosaic panel representing a wounded equine. The inscription in Latin “THEBA” may suggest a connection with city Thebes, the name of a horse or a hunter. Dated back to III-IV century CE. [1200×891]November 30, 2025
Arabian Pendant with Animal Design (2000–1300 BCE) Found in a Collective Tomb in Dhayah, Strait of Hormuz. Made of a gold and silver alloy – National Museum of Ras Al Khaimah [1813×1101]November 29, 2025
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
