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The Forgotten Beauty of Cameo Art.

Cameo is a method of carving an object such as an engraved gem, item of jewellery or vessel made in this manner.

The Works of Durer, Art History’s Greatest Draftsman

herself the daughter of a goldsmith, Albrecht Dürer was to take up his father’s trade, but his extreme talent for portraits and thirst for knowledge took him on a completely different route, and history would remember him as the most important artist in the Northern Renaissance, and one of the finest engravers

Here Are the Most Important Archaeological Finds of 2023

contents A long-lost Maya city discovered deep in the jungles First complete skeleton of a giant panda discovered in an ancient emperor’s tomb Ancient underwater temple found off the coast of Naples Dead Sea reveals four 1,900-year-old Roman swords in a cave Researchers find the oldest known Neanderthal engravings

Museum of the Weird: 15 Fascinating Finds

This virtual vault of the extraordinary and enchanting contains a wide array of unique finds, ranging from German-made black cat paper fans to engraved musical lyrics on Italian Notation Knives. Don't just take our word for it, take a peek and prepare to be mesmerized.

Things You Don’t Know About History’s Famous Artifacts

9th century AD) Ram in a Thicket (2,500 BC) Lycurgus Cup (4th century AD) The Pyramidion of The Black Pyramid of Dashur (1,820 BC) Babylonian Map of The World (900 - 700 BC) Sword of Goujian (771 - 403 BC) Olmec Colossal Heads (1,500 - 400 BC) Nok Terracotta Sculptures (1,500 BC - 500 AD) Sydney Rock Engravings

10 Ancient Artifacts That You Won't See In History Books

This 2,000-year-old sapphire ring may have belonged to Caligula Image source: Facebook/ High Jewellery Dream This extraordinary carved sapphire ring is engraved with a portrait of the Roman Empress Faustina.

Come See a Restaurant Like No Other.

The restaurant is in a cave, at sea level, built into the rock and engraved from the cave’s front limestone in an amazingly accurate and artistic fashion.

The Master of Micro-miniatures - Amazing!

Text that consists of 2,027 letters and 22 lines is engraved on a rice seed. The submarine is located on a section of a poppy seed. Heroes of the Russian cartoon “Buratino” are placed on this cut from a grape seed. This chess table is made of a walnut shell.

14 Unique Discoveries Found in the Desert

1. 10,000-year-old giraffe engravings in the Sahara desert 2. A shrine for dogs that have passed in a desert wash 3. This bobcat sat atop a 40-foot-tall cactus in the Arizona desert after being chased by a mountain lion 4. A wild watermelon plant in the Sahara desert 5. 

Learn How to Spot Fake Jewelry With This Guide

Fake jewelry has been around for a long time, with silver being sold as white gold and fake hallmarks being engraved into pieces of jewelry. Fake gems are also often used instead of real ones. It is therefore important to be aware of these things when shopping for jewelry.

These Vintage Bird Illustrations are Charming & Beautiful

'Birds of America' was printed between 1827 and 1838 and included hand-engraved plates from the artist's original watercolor paintings . This book is said to have brought extensive awareness and appreciation for the beauty of birds all over the world.

15 Incredible Handmade Leather Creations

A leather briefcase with a laser-engraved map Image source: Reddit 14. Oh, that is so cute! Image source: Reddit 15. Presenting, a pufferfish pin cushion Image source: Reddit Share these photos with friends and family!

Witness the Bible as Illustrated by History’s Greatest Artists!

The Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones, Gustave Dore Dore is one of the most famous Biblical illustrators, having created hundreds of engravings of Biblical stories. 7. The Battle of Jericho, Johann Heinrich Schönfeld [related_articles] 8. The Adoration of the Magi, Peter Paul Rubens 9.

10 of the Most Influential Paintings by William Blake

At the age of ten, Blake was enrolled in Pars’s drawing school in London and four years later he became the apprentice of a master engraver. In time, however, Blake found his love for watercolor painting and went on to master a technique that was named “fresco”.

The Most Expensive Book in the World is Also a Work of Art

Only 120 complete sets of Audubon's 435 hand-colored, life-sized engravings of America's birds are believed to exist today, with the majority (107) owned by institutions.

These Designers Did SUCH a Great Job! 19 Handy Innovations

Manhole covers in Seattle have the map of the city engraved on them 13. Who needs a boring roof if you can turn it into a swimming pool?! 14. These architects incorporated a ramp right into the staircase 15.

10 of the OLDEST Perfumes in the World

They market scented designer hand fans, powders, and custom engraved perfume glass bottles.

With Epitaphs Like These, How Can They Ever Be Forgotten?

Image Source Once upon a time, it was common practice to engrave the cause of death on a person's tombstone. This one, however, is a little too specific... 6. Image Source Robert C.