The Aztec civilization is part of the broader ancient Mesoamerican society of the 15th and 16th centuries based at Tenochtitlán, better recognized today as Mexico-Tenochtitlán. Mexico-Tenochtitlán was the capital of the Aztec empire, which is currently a historical city of Mexico City and the birthplace of some of the most intricate and profound artworks in…
The spear-bearer Doryphoros is one of the most influential sculptures of the Greek antiquity period. The above life-sized statue of a muscular male figure has been admired as one of the best works of the famous bronze sculptor, Polykleitos, who operated during the 5th century BCE. This article will introduce you to the iconic spear-bearer…
The current Bodie Island Lighthouse is the third that has stood in this vicinity of Bodie Island on the Outer Banks in North Carolina and was built in 1872. It stands 156 feet (48 m) tall and is located on the Roanoke Sound side of the first island that is part of the Cape Hatteras…
Whether you watch the history channel late at night or simply have a fascination with ancient societies and cultures, the chances are you’ve heard of a few well-known ancient artifacts throughout your life (even if it was just in passing). There are loads of famous ancient artifacts derived from various cultures all over the world,…
The landing at Anzio took place on January 22nd, 1944. The initial hours of the landing were relatively bloodless for the Allies. Yet Anzio was to turn into one of the bloodiest battles fought in Western Europe by the Allies in World War Two. The Allied advance up the ‘soft underbelly’ of Europe had…
They say that you can’t understand where you’re going until you understand where you’ve come from. In a greater historical sense, the people of China have a rich history to look back on, and where there’s history there are artifacts that embody that time. China has no shortage of artifacts from their imperial error, and…
The Mayan jaguar symbol was utilized as a representation of divine right by Maya monarchs. The Mayan Jaguar God lived in the Underworld, the realm of the deceased, and every dawn, he transformed into the Sun God and traveled across the sky to the west, where he sank back into the Underworld. To keep the…
What was unique about Inca architecture and what did the Incas build? Some of the finest stone constructions from any ancient civilization may be found in Inca architecture. Inca buildings were nearly always simultaneously functional and attractive: they are also incredibly consistent in design, with the Inca stonework of huge imperial structures echoing the more…
The Battle of the Sacramento River was a battle that took place on February 28, 1847, during the Mexican–American War. About fifteen miles north of Chihuahua, Mexico at the crossing of the river Sacramento, American forces numbering less than 1,000 men defeated a superior Mexican army which led to the occupation of Chihuahua. Background of…
Inca empire art is regarded as some of the finest artwork to have been produced in the ancient Americas. Inca art is best represented by Inca pottery, metalwork, and textiles. Although the Inca priests and warriors would often adorn their faces with paint, Inca paintings of portraits only emerged after the arrival of the Spaniards….
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