Clio the Ancient Muse of History

Clio was the Ancient muse of history, and this painting by the 17th-century Dutch artist Johannes Moreelse has the saucy expression that comes from being a Time Lord (or Lady).

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Roman Ruins at Province

Ancient History, Live Reporting, Medieval History / November 20, 2023 / architecture, medieval, Rome

In Province, France, some amazing ruins from Ancient Rome provide testimony to the wealth and engineering skills the empire’s elites commanded. The Pont-du-Gard still exists…

Buddhist Stele with the Thousand Buddhas Motif

Africa, Asia and South Asia, Ancient History, Live Reporting / October 24, 2023 / art, buddhism, religion

Buddhist stele with the Thousand Buddhas motif, from the Northern Wei Dynasty, about 521 CE. Notice the Chinese-drapped sleeves of the historical Buddah in the…

Alma Pihl’s “Winter” Faberge Egg Design

Fabulous Females, Long 19th- 20th centuries / September 30, 2024 / art, social history, women's history

You are looking at the most expensive Easter egg ever made: the famed “Winter” Fabergé egg created by Alma Pihl, the only woman designer of…

Dressing Up During 1600s Europe

Ancient History, Early Modern / December 5, 2024 / Ancient Egypt, art, economic history, fashion history, Rome, social history

Cosplay is not new: dressing up in character has a long legacy, and has been considered appropriate in different occasions. Whereas in current American culture,…

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