Ancient puzzle: the fragment of a mysterious Roman dodecahedron discovered in Belgium

Ancient puzzle the fragment of a mysterious Roman dodecahedron discovered

While walking through a plowed field near the small Flemish town of Kortessem (Belgium), amateur archaeologist Patrick Schuermans comes across a mysterious fragment with his detector. Sent to scientists at the Gallo-Roman museum in Tongeren, it was finally identified by experts in December, reports LiveScience January 26, 2023: Although only one corner remains, the original … Read more

Was ancient Valyria really as big as the Targaryens claim? – CNET

Was ancient Valyria really as big as the Targaryens claim

Even though Dragon House takes place two centuries before the events of game of thronesthe series alluded to events from the past that took place much earlier in the timeline of George RR Martinthe fictional universe of. During the first season, the focus is on the legacy of Aegon I Targaryen, the legendary conqueror who … Read more

Art Facing the Sun from Ancient Egypt to Monet: History and Symbolism of a Fascinating Star | Knowledge of the Arts

1662730426 Art Facing the Sun from Ancient Egypt to Monet History

The sun at the museum! The theme is royal, immense! Because for millennia, the visual arts have had as their object, directly or indirectly, the representation of things as revealed by light. The sun is evoked as soon as a figure is traced with its shadow… But what about the representation of the star itself? … Read more

Namur: the Devil, guest of the Museum of Ancient Arts

Go to hell! Sometimes, nowadays, the curse still springs from an angry mouth. Or: that man, “I would rather know it to the five hundred devils!” » The French language makes here and there mention of the devil at the turn of an exclamation as he evokes, in our Judeo-Christian civilization, an emblematic figure of … Read more