See Pictures Of Cool Ancient Artefacts
13 December 2017 |
3:03 pm
Cool didn't start with us. From the arts to lifestyle and sciences, it looks like the ancients didn't miss a thing. We have compiled a list of some of the pieces you have might seen on television and read about in your books. How many can you connect with?
Cool didn’t start with us. From the arts to lifestyle and sciences, it looks like the ancients didn’t miss a thing.
We have compiled a list of some of the pieces you have might seen on television and read about in your books. How many can you connect with?
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Roman Golden Helmet. Photo credit: AFP/GETTY
1800-year-old Roman Era Theatre, Jerusalem Western Wall. Photo credit: AFP/GETTY
The Death Mask Of Agamemnon. This is also known as prehistoric monalisa. Photo credit: Classical Art History
Napoleon Bonapartes Toothbrush. Its bristles are made of horsehair. Photo Credit: Europeana Collections
Book Of Wizards By The Toba Batak Tribe Of Indonesia. Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons
5010-year-old chewing gum. Photo credit: Above Top Secret
Roman Glass Cup. Photo credit: AFP/GETTY
Ancient Jet Brooch Used For Mourning In The 19th Century. Photo credit: Detlef Thomas
Lycurgus Cup, Roman Glass Vessel, Alexandria 290-325 AD. Photo credit: Pinterest
Siege Helmet. Used In Italy In 1625. Photo credit: Reddit
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