Grace O’Malley, The 16th Century Pirate Queen of Ireland
Grace O'Malley was Queen of Umaill, chieftain of the O Maille clan, a rebel, seafarer, and fearless leader who challenged the turbulent politics of 16th...
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Sophocles: Archetypal Master of Greek Tragedy
Sophocles was a playwright who lived in Greece during the 5th century BC.
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Why Did the Humble Crook and Flail Symbolism Appeal to the Phara
Kings and queens, monarchs, emperors and rulers all over the world, through time immemorial, have had the responsibility of leading their people and defending their...
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Apollo's Temple
Apollo’s Temple Ancient Corinth The seven columns of this Archaic Doric temple stand on the hill above the Roman forum at Corinth. About 560 B.C....
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Reply to @_drewpan_ #greenscreen
@that.sword.guy Reply to @_drewpan_ #greenscreen ♬ original sound – That Sword Guy
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The Colossal Head of Decebalus, King of the Dacians
In the heart of Rome stands a 38m tall column built in the 2nd century AD.
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The Colossal Hand of Hercules, So Where is the Rest of Him?
The Hand of Hercules is the name given to a massive fragment of an ancient statue that was unearthed by archaeologists in Amman, the capital...
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Ancient Treasures Discovered in Roman Shipwreck at Kasos
Greek underwater divers and marine archaeologists have discovered hoards of ancient treasures onboard shipwrecks off the coast of Kasos Island.
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Selene Horse
A #Selene Horse head #Elgin ordered to be sawed off the #Parthenon. Located at the #British #Museum, #London, #England
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Lord Elgin
“The Temporary #Elgin Room in 1819” painting by A. #Archer. It depicts Earl of Elgin with some of the #Parthenon marble #statues he #looted.
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From Myth to Reality: Olympia and the Ancient Greek Olympics
The Olympics, as they exist today, are but a shadow of their former glory. Though there are more activities and participants in the modern games,...
