Lakshmi in Art: The Goddess of Wealth
Lakshmi is a prominent Hindu deity who is also revered by Buddhists and Jains. Her eminent position in the Hindu pantheon emanates not only from her...
Maya M. Tola 27 April 2023
Ancient Art
An Artsy Travel to the Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka
Many edifices, shrines, dagobas, and colossal figures attest to the glory of Polonnaruwa, the second (and strikingly beautiful) capital of ancient...
Elsa Vallarino 6 April 2023
Alexander the Great and His Mermaid Sister in Greek Folklore
There is no need for a long introduction to Alexander the Great’s place in history; he is one of the most famous military leaders and he has...
Errika Gerakiti 29 March 2023
Ancient Bikini Girls from the Roman Mosaics
If you have ever wondered when the history of the bikini began, it started at the same time and place in history as philosophy, mathematics, and art:...
Magda Michalska 15 March 2023
Persephone and the Pomegranate: Art in Ancient Greece
How has a simple, yet beautiful fruit, been the center of attention throughout history? The pomegranate is symbolic in many cultures and religions,...
Rachel Witte 11 March 2023
Unveiling the Mythical Origins of Painting: The Tale of Dibutades, the Maid of Corinth
Long ago in the city of Corinth in Ancient Greece, a young maid traced the contour of her lover’s face on the wall. The man was leaving on a long...
Jimena Escoto 8 March 2023
The Lansdowne Heracles at the Getty Villa
Heracles (or Hercules) is perhaps the most frequently depicted hero in Greek and Roman art. This sculpture from approximately 125 CE, known as the...
Maya M. Tola 29 December 2022
Masterpiece Story: Yaxchilán Lintel 24
Yaxchilán Lintel 24 is an iconic image of Pre-Columbian art. It easily represents the vitality, mystery, and fascination surrounding the Mayan...
James W Singer 23 November 2022
Shocking Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color at the Met
Have you ever wondered how the Greco-Roman statues looked during antiquity? Thanks to the Met and its amazing team, you can now get a glimpse of the...
Erol Degirmenci 29 September 2022
The Tang Shipwreck – Southeast Asia’s Maritime Heritage
Discovered near the Belitung Island in Indonesia, the Tang Shipwreck is a momentous archeological discovery of recent times that provides significant...
Maya M. Tola 26 August 2022
Pompeii of the Aegean: The Wall Paintings of Thera
The Thera wall paintings (Santorini) reveal the bustling civilization that existed on the southernmost island of the Cyclades circa 1600 BCE. Around...
Anastasia Manioudaki 2 February 2022
Museo Egizio in Turin: Follow the Guide!
Have you ever been to the Museo Egizio in Turin, in northern Italy? Located in the old town, this institution brings together more than 300,000...
Montaine Dumont 13 January 2022
