Elizabeth Kosmetatou
@elizabethk.bsky.social
Professor, Archaeologist, Ancient Historian, currently dipping my toes in Global History, Attalid & Beethoven worshipper, dog & cat lover
Pseudoarchaeology Bingo
January 24, 2024 at 12:44 AM
Pseudoarchaeology Bingo
An Egyptian rock crystal of a chonky hinpopotamus amulet, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2050-1650 BCE
November 16, 2023 at 11:12 PM
An Egyptian rock crystal of a chonky hinpopotamus amulet, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2050-1650 BCE
A young woman, who probably died in childbirth, from Vedbaek, Denmark, was buried with her newborn child who was placed on the wing of a swan, ca. 4000 BC.
November 9, 2023 at 9:24 PM
A young woman, who probably died in childbirth, from Vedbaek, Denmark, was buried with her newborn child who was placed on the wing of a swan, ca. 4000 BC.
A model of a sandal with the Greek inscription of 'ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘ[Ε]Ι' ("follow me") on its sole. From Egypt, ca. 2nd Century AD. Commonly thought to have been worn by prostitutes but could have been worn by pimps, guides or anyone wanting to be followed.
November 8, 2023 at 4:31 PM
A model of a sandal with the Greek inscription of 'ΑΚΟΛΟΥΘ[Ε]Ι' ("follow me") on its sole. From Egypt, ca. 2nd Century AD. Commonly thought to have been worn by prostitutes but could have been worn by pimps, guides or anyone wanting to be followed.
The Egyptian temple of Horus in Edfu vs. an English factory (Temple Works).
Built in the mid-1800's and near the English city of Leeds, the factory was designed by architect Joseph Bonomi, who was helped by a Scottish painter and Egyptologist named David Roberts.
Built in the mid-1800's and near the English city of Leeds, the factory was designed by architect Joseph Bonomi, who was helped by a Scottish painter and Egyptologist named David Roberts.
November 3, 2023 at 11:05 PM
The Egyptian temple of Horus in Edfu vs. an English factory (Temple Works).
Built in the mid-1800's and near the English city of Leeds, the factory was designed by architect Joseph Bonomi, who was helped by a Scottish painter and Egyptologist named David Roberts.
Built in the mid-1800's and near the English city of Leeds, the factory was designed by architect Joseph Bonomi, who was helped by a Scottish painter and Egyptologist named David Roberts.
The shoe of a Roman legionnaire, found during the excavations of a military camp near the German city of Saalburg. Ca. 100 BC - 100 AD.
October 27, 2023 at 9:08 PM
The shoe of a Roman legionnaire, found during the excavations of a military camp near the German city of Saalburg. Ca. 100 BC - 100 AD.
Happy International Archaeology Day today! Here's to US!
October 21, 2023 at 11:40 PM
Happy International Archaeology Day today! Here's to US!
A review on Guardian of Emily Wilson's new translation of the Iliad.
www.theguardian.com/books/2023/s...
www.theguardian.com/books/2023/s...
September 27, 2023 at 10:12 PM
A review on Guardian of Emily Wilson's new translation of the Iliad.
www.theguardian.com/books/2023/s...
www.theguardian.com/books/2023/s...
September 23, 2023 at 8:57 AM
Art Guide on Facebook:
"Hans Holbein's silverpoint sketches were done with a stylus that held a thin piece of metal/silver wire on prepared paper. These works are brilliant and feel somehow contemporary considering they were drawn over 400 years ago."
Would love to see such a sketch of Henry VIII.
"Hans Holbein's silverpoint sketches were done with a stylus that held a thin piece of metal/silver wire on prepared paper. These works are brilliant and feel somehow contemporary considering they were drawn over 400 years ago."
Would love to see such a sketch of Henry VIII.
September 22, 2023 at 5:43 PM
Art Guide on Facebook:
"Hans Holbein's silverpoint sketches were done with a stylus that held a thin piece of metal/silver wire on prepared paper. These works are brilliant and feel somehow contemporary considering they were drawn over 400 years ago."
Would love to see such a sketch of Henry VIII.
"Hans Holbein's silverpoint sketches were done with a stylus that held a thin piece of metal/silver wire on prepared paper. These works are brilliant and feel somehow contemporary considering they were drawn over 400 years ago."
Would love to see such a sketch of Henry VIII.
Oldie but goodie floating on the internet. Author unknown.
The Greek gods don’t have a family tree; they have a family subway map. and Zeus is grand central station.
The Greek gods don’t have a family tree; they have a family subway map. and Zeus is grand central station.
September 22, 2023 at 12:52 AM
Oldie but goodie floating on the internet. Author unknown.
The Greek gods don’t have a family tree; they have a family subway map. and Zeus is grand central station.
The Greek gods don’t have a family tree; they have a family subway map. and Zeus is grand central station.
A new finding in Zambia reveals the oldest known wooden construction shaped by the hands of a human ancestor and demonstrates the ingenuity and technical prowess of our ancient relatives.
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
September 21, 2023 at 1:38 AM
A new finding in Zambia reveals the oldest known wooden construction shaped by the hands of a human ancestor and demonstrates the ingenuity and technical prowess of our ancient relatives.
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
www.livescience.com/archaeology/...
Amazing Deutsche Welle documentary on how far-reaching Beethoven's music is. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls5X...
September 19, 2023 at 9:47 PM
Amazing Deutsche Welle documentary on how far-reaching Beethoven's music is. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls5X...
Archaeologists reveal their fear of opening Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb due to his deadly mercury pursuit for immortality. Not quite the curse of the pharaoh, but a very real threat apparently. Ours is a dangerous occupation.
www.jpost.com/archaeology/...
www.jpost.com/archaeology/...
September 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Archaeologists reveal their fear of opening Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huang's tomb due to his deadly mercury pursuit for immortality. Not quite the curse of the pharaoh, but a very real threat apparently. Ours is a dangerous occupation.
www.jpost.com/archaeology/...
www.jpost.com/archaeology/...