Explore the stunning mural of Osiris in Sennedjem’s tomb at Luxor, symbolizing resurrection and the eternal renewal of life. A masterpiece from Egypt’s 19th Dynasty.
Discover the haunting bust of Pharaoh Akhenaten, carved during Egypt’s 18th Dynasty. This striking relic from Tel el-Amarna redefined royal art and spirituality forever.
The discovery of a vividly painted wild boar statue at Göbekli Tepe reveals the surprising use of color in Neolithic ritual art. Explore how this find reshapes our view of early civilization.
Discover the mesmerizing artistry of the Gemenefherbak sarcophagus from Egypt’s 26th Dynasty. Explore how this black basalt masterpiece captures the spirit of ancient craftsmanship and devotion.
Discover the forgotten world of Russian folk headdresses and how Natalia de Shabelsky saved centuries of textile artistry from disappearing forever.
A red granite statue in the British Museum reveals the layers of royal ambition, legacy, and political strategy behind ancient Egypt’s most iconic pharaohs—from Thutmose III to Ramesses II.
Discover the exquisite emerald cameo ring once owned by Princess Lobanoff de Rostoff, featuring detailed craftsmanship, diamonds, and a glimpse into Russian aristocracy.
Discover the significance of a winged protector relief from Ashurnasirpal II’s Northwest Palace, now housed at the Walters Art Museum, symbolizing Assyrian divine power and statecraft.
Explore a 3,000‑year‑old Egyptian ring carved from rock crystal into a miniature sphinx—an ancient symbol of protection and prestige that still dazzles today.
Meet Meganeura, the giant Permian insect whose two‑foot wingspan made it the apex aerial predator 280 million years ago—long before birds or bats took flight.