Author Archives: Myn

Introduction In the heart of Milan’s renowned Galleria d’Arte Moderna, a captivating work of art stands as a testament to the enduring power of human expression. This is the story of Giovanni Ssertini’s 1863 masterpiece, “The Writing Girl,” a stunning sculpture that has captured the imagination of art enthusiasts and casual observers alike. The Artist: […]

Introduction In the annals of art history, few works possess the sheer grandeur and emotional resonance of Agostino Fasolato’s “Fall of the Rebel Angels,” a breathtaking sculpture carved from a single block of marble in 1740. This magnificent piece, which depicts the dramatic downfall of 60 fallen angels, stands as a testament to the artistic […]

Introduction As we go about our daily lives, glancing at our watches or checking the time on our phones, we rarely pause to consider the origins of the system we use to structure and measure time. Yet the familiar divisions of hours, minutes, and seconds that govern our schedules can be traced back thousands of […]

Introduction In the vast expanse of human civilization, the annals of history hold countless tales of remarkable achievements and pivotal moments that have shaped the course of our world. Among these storied events, one stands out as a true landmark – the revolutionary legal reforms enacted by the Sumerian ruler Urukagina, which date back to […]

Unveiling the Masterpiece: GLASS VASES HYDRANGEAS, c 1900-1905 In the early 20th century, the world of glass art witnessed a true masterpiece emerge from the skilled hands of the renowned French glassmaker, François-Théodore Legras. The GLASS VASES HYDRANGEAS, created between 1900 and 1905 at the Legras & Cie workshop in Saint-Denis, France, stands as a […]

Introduction In the annals of ancient Egyptian history, few figures have captured the imagination of scholars and the public alike as powerfully as the bearded mummy known as “Ossipumphnoferu.” This remarkably well-preserved specimen, dating back to the period immediately before 1500 BC, has long been the subject of intense fascination and scholarly investigation. As we […]

Introduction Nestled within the vast collection of the National Museum of Natural History, one of the Smithsonian’s renowned institutions in Washington, D.C., lies a captivating and enigmatic display – four mummified baby crocodiles from the Ptolemaic or Roman era of ancient Egypt, spanning the period from 332 BC to 250 AD. These diminutive yet intriguing […]

Introduction In a remarkable turn of events, a severe drought in Iraq has led to an astonishing archaeological discovery that has captivated the attention of scholars and the public alike. As the water levels of the Mosul reservoir receded, a 3,400-year-old city from the Mittani Empire emerged from the depths of the Tigris River, revealing […]

Introduction The story of Ernest Shackleton’s ill-fated Antarctic expedition aboard the HMS Endurance is the stuff of legend. In 1914, Shackleton set out to make the first land crossing of the Antarctic continent, a journey that was doomed from the start. When the Endurance became trapped and eventually crushed by pack ice, Shackleton and his […]

Introduction: A Renaissance Masterpiece Overlooked In the heart of Florence’s iconic Piazza della Signoria, a towering bronze sculpture commands attention, yet often finds itself in the shadow of Michelangelo’s renowned David. This magnificent work of art is Benvenuto Cellini’s Perseus with the Head of Medusa, a 16th-century masterpiece that tells a captivating story of heroism, […]