The fusion of Greek and Roman medicine in the Roman Empire consisted of two parts: the scientific, and the religious/magical. The more scientific thinking behind ancient medical practices is a legacy owed to the Greeks, who separated scientific learning from religion. The religious, or rather sup...
(8) Let us notice that the lead sheets were used in covering of the A-ship for board protection; such lead sheets were not applied later in I century BC: “The Kyreneia ship was already old when the sheets were applied. Lead hull sheathing was common in the Hellenistic period and the ...
Rome city officials this week unveiled the Metro C archaeological exhibit, which features amphora, marble panels, coins and even peach pits dating back to the Roman era. The permanent exhibit will be on view as passengers descend into the three-story San Giovanni subway station, which is expecte...
complete translation into English of this unique work on dream interpretation, coming to us from an early "professional" of this ancient art. Moreover the translation has been enriched by Professor White's in depth commentary on the text and on the vast Greek and Roman culture ofArtemidorus'...
hollow bull fashioned out of bronze. The historian describes in detail how the bull’s nostrils were fitted with “small sounding pipes or reeds [auliskous].”12The perverse sculptor proudly explained to his master that a man could be locked inside the bull and, with a strong fire lit under...
But what were the various types of spirits or numina whom Romans believed in? Let us go through the most prominent ones… Bronze genius depicted as paterfamilias (1st century CE) Wikimedia Commons In addition to the main gods, goddesses and heroes who were worshipped in ancient Rome, there ...
Whether through the strength of its walls, the valour of its citizens, or its geographical position away from the main route to thePeloponnesus, Athens seems to have weathered the Late Bronze and Early Iron ages, troubled times, better than other, more important centres. There is no evidence ...
(early Bronze Age) showcase early humans’conceptionsof agriculture. Finally, decorative paintings dating to early historical times depict religious motifs, including tree gods and magical sky chariots. The rock art of Bhimbetka provides a rare glimpse at a sequence of cultural development from early...
There are Egyptian instruments in many museums of the world: sistrums (rattles), harps, flutes, oboes, pipes, hydraulic and pneumatic organs, wooden and bronze trumpets, and percussion instruments of various types. The musical culture of Egypt was influenced by neighboring peoples; during the New...
Today, there is evidence that the initial gold production in Asia Minor dates between the Late Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age. An early example of gold used in Asia Minor comes from the ancient city of Melid (or Arslantepe), where a gold disc was found around 3000 BC. The presence ...