Hypatia: The last of the great philosophers who was also a mathematician extraordinaire
Was not Hypatia the greatest philosopher of Alexandria, and a true martyr to the old values of learning? She was torn to pieces by a…
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Incredible VR animation gives you a nifty 3D tour inside the Roman Colosseum
Blood, dust, sands and glory – these are the words that come to mind when traversing the pop cultural landscape of the Colosseum. However from…
Ancient Romans and Medieval Church: The usual suspects in the origins of April Fools’ Day
Yes, it is that time of the year when tedious jokes (and some occasionally good pranks) make their way into our lives. But all of…
Short animation demonstrates the superb organization of the ancient Roman Army
The ancient Roman army was known for its sheer discipline and incredible organizational depth. Pertaining to the latter ‘quality’, an animated short video by Blair…
Awe-inspiring 3D animations showcase the sheer opulence of Domus Aurea – Nero’s “Golden House”
Beyond the ambit of military triumphs, the Romans were known for both their architectural and engineering prowess. And sometimes such scopes of expertise even reached…
Insightful animated short film presents the daily life of a Roman teenager in 73 AD
Last month we came across this brilliant animation of Rome – the eternal city in its architectural peak in 320 AD. But this time around…
The ancient city of Babylon in its architectural peak showcased through gorgeous 3D animations
When it comes to the historically rich region of Mesopotamia, Babylon is arguably the most renowned of all cities. An ancient settlement that harks back…
Time lapse animation showcases the (territorial) rise and fall of the Romans from 753 BC to 1453 AD
From a backwater kingdom to a thriving republic to a world dominating empire, and finally back to oblivion – the Roman scope epitomizes the cycle…
Silbury Hill: The greatest man-made architectural triumph of Bronze Age Europe
When it comes to popular media and even consciousness, the Silbury Hill has unfortunately not made so much of a mark as its more famous…
Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni: The grand underground ‘temple’ with acoustic effects
Often claimed as being the world’s only known prehistoric underground temple, the branching subterranean complex of Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni in Paola, Malta, is more…
