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Apennine Colossus (Colosso dell'Appennino), a large stone ...

2025-09-19T08:11:26Z

Apennine Colossus (Colosso dell'Appennino), a large stone statue located in estate of Villa Demidoff in Vaglia, Tuscany, Italy.

This colossal figure, 11m high, was created by Flemish sculptor Giambologna in late 1580s. It is a personification of Apennine Mountains, which are a major mountain range in Italy.

The statue was originally built on grounds of Villa di Pratolino, a Renaissance villa, and later became part of Villa Demidoff estate.

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The first known "camper" made by a Scottish man was a ...

2025-09-13T04:38:31Z

The first known "camper" made by a Scottish man was a horse-drawn touring caravan, the Wanderer, commissioned by Dr. Gordon Stables in 1884. This pioneering vehicle was conceived as a "home on wheels," though it faced challenges with its horses and navigation. The idea was later developed into the first practical caravan, the Eccles Motor Caravan, produced in 1919, and the concept of a camper, or motorhome, evolved over time, with the term "campervan" becoming popular later.

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In 1980s, archaeologists uncovered a remarkable Neolithic wooden ...

2025-09-09T07:50:38Z

In 1980s, archaeologists uncovered a remarkable Neolithic wooden road near Nieuw-Dordrecht in the Netherlands. This ancient peat road, dating back 4573 years, stretches for 800m. Through meticulous science of dendrochronology, or tree-ring dating, experts have pinpointed its construction to 2549 BC.

This discovery not only highlights advanced engineering skills of Neolithic communities but also offers invaluable insights into their transportation and trade practices.

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One of the most beautiful ancient Greek mosaics on the floor of ...

2025-02-12T08:33:54Z

One of the most beautiful ancient Greek mosaics on the floor of King Philippos II's palace, Vergina, Macedonia - northern Greece 🇬🇷, dating back to the 4th Century BC. It is located in the ancient city of Aigai, the first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia.

These beautiful floors were made of pebbles and were used to decorate the floor of the palace of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great.

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Roman Winged Phallus (1st-2nd Century AD), carved from a piece of ...

2025-02-08T14:30:19Z

Roman Winged Phallus (1st-2nd Century AD), carved from a piece of bone, found on 1st June 2009, in field walking at Wetheringsett cum Brockford, Suffolk 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧, near the old Roman Road to Caister Saint Edmunds, this type of artifact was often associated with Roman Army (40-400 AD).

These are thought to be protective charms and those with suspension attactments possibly worn as a fertility charm, sold with the PAS report SF-EE7435, which includes line drawings.

British Museum

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This British Motorcycle from 1924 BSA 2 3/4hp Side-Valve Model L. ...

2025-01-23T11:45:17Z

This British Motorcycle from 1924 BSA 2 3/4hp Side-Valve Model L. Still uses a Carbide lamp (acetylene gas) for head and tail lights.

The acetylene gas then travels through tubes to the light units where it comes out through a precisely sized orifice and burns to create light.

Motorcycles gained headlamps (and taillamps) from early 1900s (process was invented in 1892), and until late 1920s gas lamps were commonplace.

© Cars & Motorbikes Stars of the Golden Era

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2025-01-19T20:53:43Z

Hell Yeah 😀

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At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a Viking relic. ...

2024-12-01T13:30:27Z

At first glance, it could easily be mistaken for a Viking relic. But it’s actually a coin from the Himyarite Kingdom, showcasing the ancient Musnad script—one of the earliest forms of Arabic writing.

The resemblance between Musnad and Viking runes is astonishing, sparking curiosity about the potential visual and cultural parallels between these two distinct civilizations.

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"It took me years to realize that Inca and pre-Columbian ...

2024-11-18T08:54:22Z

"It took me years to realize that Inca and pre-Columbian architecture is directly related to the structure of the corn kernels. In a western model of thought, one might judge the shapes as irregular, but in a universal thought, everything is a correlation between the cosmos, science, art and humanity." (Fractal Nature)

As you can see, organic growth forms are represented in a logarithmic way and fact that these pentagonal, hexagonal and heptagonal blocks coincide with corn forms.

- Juan Casco

The Laconian crater with the Panhellenic Sun✴️ located at the ...

2024-11-17T15:29:02Z

The Laconian crater with the Panhellenic Sun✴️ located at the Louvre Museum, is a stunning 6th Century BC crater featuring the Vergina Sun with 16 rays, predating Macedonia’s rise in the Greek world.

In this ancient pottery from Sparta, the sun’s rays are not just decorative but the focal point, serving as compelling evidence of the Panhellenic significance of this symbol. Its presence may also suggest a deeper connection between Sparta and its northern Dorian cousins.

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This bronze head, found on the island of Delos in 1912, ...

2024-11-17T06:20:52Z

This bronze head, found on the island of Delos in 1912, represents one of the most extraordinary masterpieces of Hellenistic art that has survived to this day.

It dates back to 1st or 2nd Century BC and is known among Anglo-Saxon scholars as the "Worried Man of Delos" due to the incredible expressiveness of his features.

National Archaeological Museum, Athens

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The ruins of Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire, England, completed ...

2024-11-14T02:25:12Z

The ruins of Whitby Abbey in North Yorkshire, England, completed by drone lighting.

More ruins/unfinished buildings completed this way: cutt.ly/UM57zfq

📷 DRIFT/Cyberdrone.

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Then they ask why the Ottoman Empire collapsed... 😆 ...

2024-11-11T19:51:59Z

Then they ask why the Ottoman Empire collapsed... 😆

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A 33,000 years old small carving of a bird found in the Hohle ...

2024-11-09T09:48:27Z

A 33,000 years old small carving of a bird found in the Hohle Fels cave in Germany in 2002. Sculpted in mammoth ivory, it's the earliest known representation of a bird.

Blaubeuren Prehistory Museum, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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On the remote island of Nuku Hiva, located in the Marquesas ...

2024-10-23T08:49:17Z

On the remote island of Nuku Hiva, located in the Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, strange stone carvings are scattered across the rugged landscape.

Dating from 11th-14th Centuries AD, these unusual figures are found in various locations, hinting at a once-important cultural context. Many aspects of their origins and purpose remain unclear, leaving their significance and the identity of their creators open to speculation.

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Ancient Egyptian pin tumbler lock is one of earliest forms of ...

2024-08-26T10:14:32Z

Ancient Egyptian pin tumbler lock is one of earliest forms of locking technology, and its basic design is still used today. This lock used a wooden bolt that slid into a latch to secure a door. It feature was wooden pins of different lengths that blocked bolt from moving unless correct key was used.

The key was a wooden tool with pegs that matched the pins in lock. When inserted, pegs lifted pins to the right height, aligning them with crucial line that allowed bolt to slide and unlock door.