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title: Our Favourite Ancient History Shops
author: Kelly Macquire
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# Our Favourite Ancient History Shops
_Authored by [Kelly Macquire](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/kelly.mac144/)_
World History Encyclopedia’s main mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. We are achieving this through our definitions and articles, our videos and education resources, our audio articles and social [media](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/media/). Recently, we have updated our merch store so people can wear ancient history proudly, and this creative outlet as a way of sharing our passion for history is something that has truly seen a boom in the last few years. So, here are some of my favourite shops and artists that are creating new artworks based on ancient history, [archaeology](https://www.worldhistory.org/Archaeology/), and [mythology](https://www.worldhistory.org/mythology/).
[  Athena T-shirt from APRICVS Clothing Kelly Macquire (CC BY-NC-SA) ](https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14495/athena-t-shirt-from-apricvs-clothing/ "Athena T-shirt from APRICVS Clothing")You may have seen our collaboration with this Canadian-based company on our social media earlier this year, [APRICVS Clothing](https://www.apricvsclothing.ca) is a small business with big ideas. Najah Suojhayer has designed artworks based on characters from [Greek](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/greek/) and [Roman mythology](https://www.worldhistory.org/Roman_Mythology/) and put them on T-shirts and stickers. These gods include [Apollo](https://www.worldhistory.org/apollo/), [Neptune](https://www.worldhistory.org/Neptune/), [Pluto](https://www.worldhistory.org/Pluto/), [Artemis](https://www.worldhistory.org/artemis/), and [Athena](https://www.worldhistory.org/athena/) and for every T-shirt purchased, a tree is planted. If you want to wear your history, then the tees and sweatshirts created by [Quill and Thread](https://www.quillandthread.com) is another brilliant company that has taken inspiration from mythology, as well as ancient history, and [philosophy](https://www.worldhistory.org/philosophy/).
If you are a fan of supporting artists on Redbubble and you are looking for some ancient-history-inspired artwork, look no further than [Flaroh](https://www.redbubble.com/people/flaroh/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdown) and [ClassicsForPlebs (known as Attica)](https://www.redbubble.com/people/Attica-/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdown). Flaroh has a range of artworks from covers of the ancient epics the *[Iliad](https://www.worldhistory.org/iliad/)* and the *[Odyssey](https://www.worldhistory.org/Odyssey/)*, to ancient [pottery](https://www.worldhistory.org/pottery/), gods and goddesses, and ancient landscapes. Attica has created colourful portraits of ancient orators, poets, and mythological figures, as well as [Greek pottery](https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Pottery/) and statues.
Looking to hang up some art inspired by mythological characters, ancient artwork, and artefacts? [Aster and Selene](https://www.etsy.com/shop/asterandselene/) run by Anna is a small shop on Etsy that showcases Anna’s artistic prowess when it comes to illustrating ancient statues and pottery (the [Minoan](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Minoan/) marine-ware pottery is my favourite). If you are looking for dynamic and truly irresistible depictions of gods and goddesses from Greek, [Roman](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Roman/), [Egyptian](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Egyptian/) and Mesopotamian mythology, look no further than [Yliade](https://www.etsy.com/fr/shop/Yliade), an artist based in France. Brittany at [Artistfuly](https://www.patreon.com/artistfuly) and Emily at [Hystorical Prints](https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/hystoricalprints) are both taking myth and antiquity into their own style and producing some beautiful work mostly focussing on portraits and depictions of [women](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/women/) from history, and [Greek tragedy](https://www.worldhistory.org/Greek_Tragedy/).
[  Apollo Candle from Altar of Aphrodite Kelly Macquire (CC BY-NC-SA) ](https://www.worldhistory.org/image/14494/apollo-candle-from-altar-of-aphrodite/ "Apollo Candle from Altar of Aphrodite")If you are a fan of candles, then look no further than the Melbourne-based [Altar of Aphrodite](https://altarofaphrodite.com.au), who have some beautiful candles in the design of Apollo, the statue of David and [Venus](https://www.worldhistory.org/venus/) in her seashell along with Greek busts which are simply stunning. Another Melbourne-based small business is [Cosi’s Odyssey](https://www.cosisodyssey.com/shop) who is letting everyone know how sexy the ancient world is, with some brilliant merch including pouches, tote bags, candles, puzzles, and sun caps. Looking for a company based in the UK? Then [Classical Candle Co](https://www.classicalcandleco.com) is where you want to look. Classical Candle Co are producing candles based on mythology, [literature](https://www.worldhistory.org/literature/), and art and are all hand-poured in London.
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## About the Author
Kelly is a graduate from Monash University who has completed her BA (Honours) in Ancient History and Archaeology, focussing on iconography and status in Pylos burials. She has a passion for mythology and the Aegean Bronze Age.
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