Category: History

Earliest frescoes in Venice found during mosaic restoration 🔗

They also offer a rare glimpse into the artistic development of the lagoon before it was completely dominated by Venice.

New Research Reveals Origin of Stonehenge Stones 🔗 — _Excerpt:_ A new study has revealed the origins of Stonehenge’s sarsen stones, solving a mystery that has been speculated on for centuries.

A visit to St Pancras Old Church: Mary Wollstonecraft, Sir John Soane and Edward Carpue 🔗 — _Excerpt:_ Although I visit the British Library from time to time I always find myself too exhausted or too worried about getting stuck with rush hour crowds to spend an hour or so at St Pancras Old Church.

Mary in Somers Town 🔗 — _Excerpt:_ A few days ago I went exploring, with Chihiro Umegaki, the Japanese historian mentioned earlier, and the Swedish performance designer Asa Norling. (Åsa had read the Scandinavian letters, and commented that Mary hadn’t much liked the Swedes.

Doh! How does Homer get on at the British Museum? ★★★★★ — link 🔗

Helen of Troy: the Greek epics are not just about war – they’re about women — link 🔗

🔖 Stunningly preserved fresco of Narcissus discovered in Pompeii

🔖 The fresco "Leda and the Swan" – Parco Archeologico di Pompei