The Mooning Gargoyle of Freiburg Minster: A Tale of Defiance and Creativity
he Stonemason’s Revenge: A Medieval Protest Etched in Stone High atop the majestic Freiburg Minster, an unusual gargoyle catches the eye of visitors. This cheeky figure, with its bare bottom…
Choquequirao: Engineering Genius in the Peruvian Andes
Discovering the Sister City of Machu Picchu Nestled high in the Peruvian Andes at 3,050 meters above sea level, Choquequirao stands as a testament to the extraordinary…
The Olmec Colossal Heads: The Stone Giants of Mesoamerica
Deep within Mexico’s humid Gulf Coast lowlands lie silent witnesses to one of humanity’s most enigmatic civilizations. These are the Colossal Olmec Heads—seventeen mᴀssive basalt sculptures that…
The Eternal Mark of Greco-Roman Civilization through Stone Reliefs at the Ancient City of Side
In the heart of Anatolia, a land rich in heritage where the Mediterranean meets Asia Minor, the ancient city of Side in present-day Turkey still preserves the…
Grave of Urartian woman buried with jewelry unearthed in eastern Turkey
Agrave belonging to a noble Urartian woman buried with her jewelry was found at the Çavuştepe Castle in the Gürpınar district of the eastern province of Van….
Stunning 4th century mosaic floor unearthed in Cyprus illustrates scenes of ancient Roman chariot races in the hippodrome
Archaeologists have uncovered a 36-foot mosaic floor depicting scenes of ancient chariot races in the Roman hippodrome. Dating back to the 4th century, this magnificent artifact was…
Buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago, the ancient Roman villa has yielded spectacular finds of sculpture, paintings, carved ivories
The building now known as the Getty Villa was built by J. Paul Getty in the early ‘70s to house an ever-growing art collection that included many classical antiquities….
One of the Oldest Windmills in the World: Neştifan Windmill
Neshtifan Windmills stand out among the historical structures located in the village of Neshtifan or Nashtifan in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi province. This structure, known as one of…
The Triumphal Arch of Trieste: A Monument to Roman Glory
The Triumphal Arch of Trieste stands as a testament to the power, artistry, and historical significance of the Roman Empire. Erected around 33 BC in the ancient…
Most Impressive Ancient Mosaics Around The World
Here are some of the most impressive ancient mosaics around the world A beautiful pebble mosaic from the Palace of Aigai, built during Phillip’s II reign (359-336…