10 animated reconstructions of ancient structures you should know about
Previously, we had talked about the animated reconstructions of ancient cities. Well, this time around, we have decided to shift the focus on individual structures…
Architecture
Astounding 10 minute 3D animation features the center of Rome in all its glory in 320 AD
Touted as the most detailed 3D rendering of the ancient metropolis, Danila Loginov has presented his third and final promo of the ‘eternal city’ of…
5 years of restorative works completed on the mosaics of St. Mark’s Basilica
St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica Cattedrale Patriarcale di San Marco) is the most renowned of the churches of Venice and is often considered as one of…
Fascinating animation presents the reconstruction of London in the 17th century
The city of London in many ways mirrors the population trend of the human civilization, especially since the medieval times. For example, in 1100 AD,…
The magnificent Palace of Galerius to be reopened to public
Thessaloniki, while being the second largest city of present-day Greece, is also considered as the cultural capital of the country. In part, this honorable status…
Remnants of 1,500-year old Eastern Roman monastery found in Beit Shemesh, Israel
Vibrant mosaics and imported marble segments – these are some of the features revealed by the 6th century Eastern Roman (Byzantine) monastery and church structure…
10 ancient cities presented via astounding animated digital reconstructions
In the modern context, we tend to relate to ancient cities mostly through the expansive ruins preserved by the many archaeological sites across the world….
Awe-inspiring animation reconstructs Constantinople, the ‘New Rome’ of 13th century AD
Constantinople was the largest and wealthiest city in Europe from 5th to early 13th century AD. To that end, it was Emperor Constantine who truly…
Archaeologists come across the ‘best’ conserved large Etruscan villa in Italy
The site of Vetulonia (Vatluna or simply Vatl in Etruscan) is often perceived in historical circles as the ‘last’ of the Etruscan cities in Etruria…
The recently identified third Roman temple in Silchester was possibly part of Nero’s mega vanity project
The village of Silchester in Hampshire, Britain, boasts an incredible historical legacy, with its role ranging from an Iron Age oppidum, a rather significant Roman…
