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Eva Prima Pandora Ancient History, Early Modern / August 4, 2024 / ancient greece, art, Christian history, religion, renaissance, women's history This painting documents one of the oldest stories ever recorded, and it’s all about how evil entered the world. And the blame goes straight onto…
Mosque-Cathedral of Cordova Dome Ancient History, Byzantine History, Medieval History / October 9, 2023 / architecture, art, Christian history, Islamic history The dome above the mirhab in the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordova, 965 CE. The octagonal-faceted dome is worked with gold and crafted with some of the…
Monty Python and Symeon the Stylite Ancient History, Byzantine History / October 3, 2024 / art, medieval, religion Here is Terry Jones of Monty Python fame in one of the very best comedic moments in film IMHO — he’s performing as a desert…
Ancient Indian Board Game Chaturanga Ancient History / December 6, 2024 / Eurasia/Middle Eastern history, folklore/mythology, military history, religion, social history Here are the Indian deity Krishna and his beloved gopi (milkmaid) and constant companion Radha, playing the ancient Indian board game known as chaturanga. In…
