The lessons of the past aren’t just written in history books and brittle, yellowing scrolls—they’re also worked into the art and architecture we appreciate, whether it’s in our beloved museums, protected sites in the Great Outdoors, or splendidly photographed and posted on our favorite social network.
It’s vital to know the past of your country and humanity as a whole because it helps grow your appreciation for just how civilization has changed over the millennia and who we as a society are in that historic context. This very same link to the past also provides a ton of insights into how aesthetics, and our understanding of it, evolved.
The ‘Archeology and Art’ Instagram page provides the opportunity to take a closer look at some of the most impressive historical locations, works of art, jewelry, and artifacts that archeologists have uncovered. Scroll down to start your deep dive into history and all of its beauty, Pandas. Remember to upvote your fave photos, and be sure to let us know which ones impressed you the most.
Do we have any archeologists in the house today? We’d love to hear more about your job and your amazing finds, so drop by the comment section.
Bored Panda got in touch with financial expert Sam Dogen, the author of 'Buy This, Not That: How to Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom' and the founder of the 'Financial Samurai' blog, for a chat about art and other investments, as well as what people see as potential stores of value.
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#41 Roman Mosaic: Reclining Skeleton With The Caption 'Know Thyself', C. 4th Century Ad. Now On Display At The Baths Of Diocletian In Rome, Italy
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#42 Persepolis, Iran
The ancient city of Persepolis in modern-day Iran was one of four capitals of the sprawling Persian Empire. Built beginning around 520 B.C., the city was a showcase for the empire’s staggering wealth, with grand architecture, extravagant works of silver and gold, and extensive relief sculptures such as this one portraying envoys with offerings for the king.The height of Persian rule lasted from about 550 B.C. until 330 B.C., when Alexander the Great overthrew the ruling Archaemenid dynasty and burned Persepolis to the ground
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#43 Crown Of Holy Roman Emperor Rudolph I, Craft By Jan Vermeyen Of Antwerp In 1602. From The Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna
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#44 Drinking Horn And Cover With Figures Of Griffin And Mermaid.date: Ca. 1630place Of Origin: Northern Germany, Brnomedium: Bison Horn, Precious Stones, Silver-Gilt
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#45 Gold Buckle Depicting A Xiongnu Horseman, Uncovered In Tajikistan, 2nd-1st Century Bc. Housed At The National Museum Of Antiquities Tajikistan
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#46 Neolithic Pictographs Depicting People With Their Limbs Bent As If They Were Swimming. Date: 10.000 Years Ago. Cave Of The Swimmers, Gilf Kebir Plateau, Egypt
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#48 The Great Sphinx Of Gizathe Great Sphinx Of Giza Was Built By The Egyptians Of The Old Kingdom During The Reign Of Khafre (C. 2558–2532 Bc), Whose Face It Probably Represents. It Is One Of The Oldest Known Monumental Sculptures In Egypt And Is Widely Known Worldwide
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#49 Iron-Age Swords From The Villanovan Culture, 9th-7th Century Bc
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