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….
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History of the Greeks: Reconstructed in Timelapse
Often considered as the cradle of the Western civilization, the legacy of the ancient Greeks doesn’t pertain to their conquests and imperialism, but rather their…
Nifty animations reconstruct the Second Temple of Jerusalem during the Herodian era
There are very few historical ruins in the world that have held up their legacy so much so that they still play a significant role…
The ‘lost’ medieval St Stephen’s chapel of Westminster Palace is digitally reconstructed by experts
St Stephen’s chapel, also known as the Royal Chapel of St Stephen, served its ecclesiastical purpose at the principal palace of Westminster, after being constructed…
Watch the nifty short animation presenting the ancient story of the Epic of Gilgamesh
Often considered as the world’s oldest surviving work of epic literature, the Epic of Gilgamesh unsurprisingly mirrors the cultural brilliance of the ancient Mesopotamians. In…
Photoshop animation reconstructs the face of Queen Nefertiti, the famed ancient Egyptian beauty
A chance discovery made in 1913 by German archaeologist Ludwig Borchardt led to the century-old appreciation of ancient Egyptian art and beauty. The discovery in…
Animation provides an overview of a plethora of Leonardo da Vinci’s designs and paintings
When it comes to popular culture, Mona Lisa has defined a significant facet of Leonardo da Vinci’s genius, thus establishing him as a painter extraordinaire…
Ur: History and Reconstruction of One of the Richest Ancient Sumerian Cities
Like many great cities of history, Ur started out as a lowly village in the Ubaid Period of Mesopotamia, close to circa 4th millennium BC….
Astounding animations reconstruct Knossos, the ancient palace stronghold of the Minoans
Often heralded as Europe’s oldest city, Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site in Crete. In fact, the urban characteristic of the site harks…
Fascinating animated video presents the mighty Theodosian Walls of Constantinople
Often heralded as one of the greatest fortification systems devised in the history of warfare, the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople, built circa 5th century AD,…
