In the sixteenth century, wheellock pistols sometimes were combined with swords, knives, axes, maces, spears, and even crossbows, which could be used in the event the pistol misfired. Usually clumsy and impractical, combined weapons were nevertheless highly prized curiosities. On this example, the heavy, cleaverlike blade is etched with a calendar and the decorator’s name.
The image is likely of a statue from the submerged ruins of Cleopatra’s Palace in Alexandria, Egypt. The exact identity of the statue is unknown, but it…
These 1000 year-old ancient Persian vertical-axis windmills, standing in the arid landscape of Nashtifan, Iran; are not just relics but are still operational. Crafted from natural materials…
Eye of Horus, an ancient Egyptian symbol of knowledge, health and protection from evil… Eye of Horus originated in Ancient Egypt and represents healing and knowledge and…
“Returning with the Captives” at the Etruscan Gate (4th Century BC); Volterra – Italy. Oil on Panel (1884) by Alexander Svedomsky (1848-1911). Volterra is a village built…
The incredible mountain church of Ethiopia Abuna Yemata Guh is an old rock carved church located in Hawzen Woreda in Tigray Region of Ethiopia. It is located…
The first major Roman road, famed Appian Way (Queen of Roads) was constructed in 312 BC to serve supply route between republican Rome and its allies in…