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Ancient Lifespans Ancient History, History of Science / November 29, 2023 / anthropology, pre-history This statue of a worshipping man is from the third millennium BCE is from Ancient Sumeria, and I like the way his lips are pursed,…
The Smith Papyrus and Medical Treatments Ancient History, History of Science / November 14, 2024 / Ancient Egypt, ancient greece, art, disease, literature, medicine The dates of the objects in this composite image are far removed from the origin of their subjects: in the background is the Edwin Smith…
The Beauty of Ancient Roman Wilderness Ancient History / September 17, 2024 / art, environmental history, Rome Most of us cherish the beauty of wilderness, and I venture that a lot of our feelings come from our knowledge that humans have put…
Ancient Roman Strigils Ancient History / December 11, 2024 / Rome, social history This hooked metal tool was called a “strigil” by Ancient Romans. Centuries ago, such instruments were used in the process of bathing: you would scrape…
