Detail of a Mycenaean Gold Inlaid Sword
Detail of a Mycenaean Gold Inlaid Sword, showcasing Minoan influence motifs on Mycenaean art. Circa 1500-1200 BC. Housed at the Athens Archaeological Museum.
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The Vienna Athena statue
The Vienna Athena statue, depicting her breastplate with a central applique of Medusa. The Austrian Parliament Building The building’s most famous features is the Pallas...
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Questioning the Mycenaean Death Mask of Agamemnon
The German archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann is perhaps one of the luckiest archaeologists in history. His discovery of the Mask of Agamemnon was not his first,...
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Ancient mummies with golden tongues unearthed in Egypt
It is thought the dead were given the tongues 2,000 years ago so they could speak in the afterlife.
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The Ring of Senicianus: One Ring to Rule Them All
Today, there are many Roman rings of gold and silver in museums and archives. However, one Roman ring stands out as legendary.
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The Shining History of Gold: From Ancient Treasure to Modern Tech
Gold is arguably the human race’s most valued commodity and a lot could be written about the history of this metal.
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Vulture Crown of Elizabeth – Cleopatra – Taylor
Vulture Crown of Elizabeth – Cleopatra – Taylor Leiden, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. The vulture crown designed by Renié and worn by Elizabeth Taylor in Joseph...
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Golden Throne of Tutankhamun
Golden Throne of Tutankhamun. The throne of Tutankhamun is made of wood, covered with gold and silver, and ornamented with semi-precious stones and colored glass....
