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Bronze Head of Medusa
The bronze head of Medusa is a decorative element from one of the Nemi Ships built by Caligula around 37-41 CE. It is now in the Palazzo Massimo alle Terme in Rome.
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Running Medusa
Attic red figure amphora depicting a running Gorgon, c. 490 BCE (Staatliche Antikensammlungen, Munich). The scene depicts Medusa's flight from the hero Perseus.
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Perseus by Benvenuto Cellini
A detail of the bronze Perseus and Medusa statue by the Italian Renaissance artist Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571 CE). Made between 1545 and 1554 CE. Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence.
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Mask of Medusa
Mask of the Gorgon Medusa dating from c. 130 CE and found in the Forum Romanum in Rome. It is exhibited at the Romisch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne (Germany).
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Etruscan-Corinthian Cup with the Gorgon Medusa
Etruscan-Corinthian Cotyla cup with the image of the Gorgon Medusa, from Pontecagnano, beginning 6th century BCE. Museo Nazionale dell' Agro Picentino (inv. 35272). Photo taken at the 'Monsters. Fantastic Creatures of Fear and Myth' exhibition...
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The Horse: From Arabia to Royal Ascot
Exhibition curator Nigel Tallis introduces The horse: from Arabia to Royal Ascot. A free exhibition at the British Museum until 20 September 2012.
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Chariot
The chariot was a light vehicle, usually on two wheels, drawn by one or more horses, often carrying two standing persons, a driver and a fighter using bow-and-arrow or javelins. The chariot was the supreme military weapon in Eurasia roughly...
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The Army of Alexander the Great
No military commander in history has ever won a battle by himself. To be successful he needs the support of a well-trained army who will follow him regardless of the cost whether it be a stunning victory or hopeless defeat. One need only...
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The Curse of the House of Atreus
There aren't many families in ancient greek Mythology that were quite as unlucky as the house of Atreus and the multiple curses that plagued the household over multiple generations. Atreus was the mythical Greek king of Mycenae. He is perhaps...
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Herodotus in Art
Herodotus' Histories with their historical, geographical, ethnographic, and religious aspects, have always been a source of delight and interest, not only for generations of readers, students, and storytellers, but also for artists. A...