Ancient World

Feb 18, 20223 min

The Archaeology of Textiles - by Anna Henderson

Textiles are a rare piece of material culture from the ancient world, but they can tell us a lot about ancient societies and everyday life.

Jan 1, 20224 min

From Saturnalia to Dongzhi: introducing the Winter Festivals from across the Ancient World

Across the globe the different ancient winter festivals are celebrated by civilisations: Saturnalia, Dongzhi, Toji and Shab-e Yalda

Dec 31, 20211 min

Quiz: The Big Ancient World Quiz of the Year 2021- prove that you owned the ancient arts this year!

Are you an Ancient World know-it-all? Try out our big quiz of the year and prove to your friends why you're practically ancient!

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Sep 10, 20214 min

The Pergamon Altar - by Jess Huang

The Pergamon Altar is a symbol of the reign of the Attalids in Asia Minor, and a great example of how ancient art is multifaceted.

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Aug 25, 20217 min

The Nine Cities of Troy - by Aumia Haq

Troy was the site of the mythological Trojan War, but the real archaeological site shows the complex history of the city through time.

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Jun 30, 20216 min

Ancient Mesopotamian Transgender and Non-Binary Identities - by Morg Daniels

There is evidence of complex gender identities in Ancient Mesopotamia, particularly in the cult of the goddess Inanna and her priests.

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Jun 21, 20218 min

Norse Mythology 101 - by George Allan

Norse mythology is distinct from the Greek and Latin myths, with its own set of gods and interesting stories passed down through history.

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May 28, 20215 min

The Experience of Grief within the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Iliad - by Morg Daniels

The Epic of Gilgamesh is a Mesopotamian epic that explores the theme of grief, paralleling the grief of Achilles in the Iliad.

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May 19, 20214 min

Orpheus and Izanagi: How Japan and Greece Overlap in Love and Death - by Joseph Manning

The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice is well known, but it is similar to the Japanese myth of Izanagi and Izanami, which also transcends death.

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