Amphorae (not so) Anonymous
Amphorae showcase the ancient world's art, culture, and history. These double-handled ceramic jars were both functional and artistic, featuring designs that show society's beliefs and trade. The black-figure and red-figure styles illustrated myths, while writings on them indicate trade routes, giving us a view of ancient economies and social systems. Their presence in different cultures emphasizes both connections and differences among them.
Take Me to Snurch: Bringers of Divine Serpent Wisdom and Inspiration
Flying snake gods in ancient stories symbolize both creation and destruction. Notable figures like Quetzalcoatl from Mesoamerica and Wadjet from Egypt represent wisdom and power, connecting earth and sky. Their legends emphasize humanity's bond with nature and the universe. Through art and folklore, these deities enhance our knowledge of ancient cultures and their relevance today.
Follow the Flying Dutchman
The Metaphor of "Our Lord the Flayed One"
Paviken II: Trench 7 Report 2015 Field Season
Report of Trench 7 from the Paviken II field school in Gotland, Sweden in 2015. My first solo report at my first full-on excavation.
A full detailed analysis of the site can be found in the published works of Dr Dan Carlsson.
His work can be found at: https://gotland-fieldschool.academia.edu/DanCarlsson
Tomb Tour: Journey into the Afterlife
[T]he glyphs are read from right to left, in the direction that the glyphs are facing, almost as if you were having a conversation. The first line and a half reads, “All hail the sun god Re, who rises in the sky’s eastern horizon. Behold! Behold! Khnumhotep!”
