Echoes of Grandeur: The Mysterious Allure of the Abandoned Bannerman Castle
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Perched on an island amidst the lush greenery of the Hudson River, the hauntingly beautiful Bannerman Castle stands as a...
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Unveiling the Depths of History: The Archaeological Marvel of Theopetra Cave
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Located in the heart of Meteora, within the scenic landscapes of Thessaly, Greece, lies Theopetra Cave, a site of profou...
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Exploring the Timeless Majesty of Niederfalkenstein Castle
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Nestled in the verdant heart of Carinthia, Austria, the enchanting Niederfalkenstein Castle presents a vision of medieva...
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The Shambles, York (UK) late 1800/ 2020.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Shambles is an archaic word for a butcher"s slaughterhouse, and later came to mean in a state of disarray. A lot of olde...
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Details: Nymph of the Woods and Nymph of the Fields, Carlo Pittaluga, 1915
Thursday, May 2, 2024
In the realm of art, certain works possess the power to transport us to a world of enchantment and wonder. Carlo Pittalu...
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Lindholm Høje, overlooking the city of Aalborg in Denmark, is a significant Viking burial site and former settlement.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The southern part of Lindholm Høje dates to the Viking Age, around 1000 – 1050 AD, while the northern part is significan...
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In a recent post I mentioned the tallest remaining section of Hadrian"s Wall at Hare Hill near Lanercost Priory in Cumbria, England.
Thursday, May 2, 2024
This here is a reconstruction of how it may have appeared in the 2nd century AD compared to today. The walkway and crene...
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Unlocking History: The Remarkable Survival of a Wooden Bucket from Roman Times
Thursday, May 2, 2024
In the annals of history, certain artifacts emerge like silent witnesses, offering us glimpses into the lives of ancient...
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Thracian Bronze Head of Seuthes III, Late 4th-Early 3rd Century BC
Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Thracian Bronze Head of Seuthes III, crafted during the late 4th to early 3rd century BC, stands as a testament to t...
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The Immortal Dacians Geto Dacian Magi/Beared Mystic on an ancient marble sarcophagus found in the Portonaccio section of Rome 180 AD and now held at the Museo Nazionale Romano (Palazzo Massimo).
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Geto-Dacian Magi depicted on the ancient marble sarcophagus are shrouded in symbolism and mystique. Dressed elegantl...
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