The Jethavanaramaya Stupa in Sri Lanka, made using 93.3 million bricks was 122 meters tall when it was completed (3rd century) and held the title for the world’s 3rd tallest man-made structure at one point. It was renovated to its current height of 71 meters in the 12th century [5981×3364]March 22, 2026
A Maya vase (690–720 CE) showing the Maze God in full regalia, with an inscription that says it was made for Lord K’ak-Til of Naranjo in Guatemala, to hold fresh cacao beans. Found in Belize in a young man’s grave, it was likely a memorial gift to Buenavista’s ruler for his deceased son [1920×4279]March 21, 2026
A large gold, enamel and pearl-set etui de voyage with watch, music and automaton, including a pair of gold mounted scissors, a knife, a perfume vial, a key, a cuticle stick, an awl and associated fitted presentation box. Made in Switzerland for the Chinese market, c. 1800 CE [2996×2935]March 21, 2026
A 13th century CE silk robe with bird motifs, from Central Asia, now housed at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada [1800×1325]March 21, 2026
Nekomata (cat yōkai) lady playing her shamisen specifically a famous illustration from the Hyakkai Zukan (An Illustrated Manual of One Hundred Weird Tales), published in 1737 by artist Sawaki Sūshi.[1256×756]March 21, 2026
One of the only 3 surviving pirates flag from late 1700s. Surprisingly not a single flag from the golden age of piracy survived. [1920×1425]March 21, 2026
Ceramic rollers for printing patterns on textiles. Thailand, Ban Chiang culture, 300 BC-300 AD [2160×2010]March 21, 2026
Walking and visiting suit with large bustle, by Charles Frederick Worth. Paris, France, 1867 [2100×3150]March 21, 2026
