An ancient spoon The spoon has a long history behind it:it is ascertained that it was already in use among the Egyptians. In Ancient Rome two types were used, the one called cochlear or cockleare (the term “spoon” derives from cocklea, or “ shell” ), used to eat liquid foods
Salome dances for Herod Antipas in a painting by Benozzo Gozzoli That of celebrating the birthday is a very ancient tradition lost in the mists of time. In the Bible there are two such festivals, one in honor of the pharaoh, the other of Herod Antipas. It is in the latter that the famo
Here is a short article I wrote for the news.it portal regarding martyrdom of the two Saints who most marked the history of Christianity, Peter and Paolo. About them, actually, biographical information they are still few, but archeology is slowly trying to bring them out. Happy reading.
Dental bridge from the Etruscan era. The Etruscans were skilled dentists The Etruscan civilization it was one of the most advanced in antiquity and also in dentistry this people got off very well. We can see this from the archaeological finds , in particular from the burials, who returne
A reconstruction of the face of St. Peter What do we know about Pietro, the fisherman who was the first apostle of Jesus and who later became one of the most important and loved saints in the history of the Church? Who really was this man who left everything to follow his Master contributi
Ancient Egyptians. The Egyptians, in the days of the menstrual cycle, used papyrus leaves as absorbents The life of women in “those days” was not supposed to be easy in the past, given that the use of sanitary towels Modern dates back only to the 19th century. So how did the ladies stop th
A room of the Egyptian Museum of Turin The Egyptian Museum of Turin it is the second for historical and documentary importance in the world, immediately after the one in Cairo. The origin of the collection dates back to the mid-eighteenth century and today it is nothing more than the result of
The head of the woman found in Amarna (Egypt). The “extensions” are clearly visible The women of Ancient Egypt they knew and used “extension , Strands of false hair used to thicken and lengthen the natural hair. This is confirmed by the recent discovery in Amarna by a team of archaeolo
Liz Taylor in Cleopatra. Wigs were very popular in Ancient Egypt wigs in Ancient Egypt they were a must indispensable. In fact, in the course of their millenary history, the Egyptians they always took physical appearance into great consideration, with particular regard to hair and hairs
Bust of Nefertiti In the attached image you can admire one of the female busts most beautiful in ancient history. The face depicted is the perfect one of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti, belonging to the XVIII dynasty (1370-1330 BC). The sculpture is so well done and beautifully preserved t
The Magi in adoration of the little Jesus The Christmas by now at the gates it reminded me that it would be appropriate, and perhaps expected by my readers, to dedicate some specific articles to the topic, which dealt with curiosities and anecdotes on the most beautiful and awaited party of th
Nativity of Jesus. The question of whether Jesus was born in Bethlehem or in Nazareth is controversial One of the most controversial historical data of the Gospels is what concerns the exact place where Jesus was born, it is not known if Bethlehem or Nazareth. While it is true that traditi
Mary Magdalene in Peruginos pictorial interpretation (around 1500) Among the characters belonging to the small circle of followers of Jesus of Nazareth , Mary Magdalene, also because she is a woman in sight in a totally masculine world, she is perhaps the one on which we fantasize the most, in
Ecce Homo, painting by Antonio Ciseri in which Pontius Pilate presents Jesus scourged to the crowd Who was Pontius Pilate ? What do we know about the Roman governor of Judea who sent Jesus of Nazareth to death ? Very little, in truth almost nothing. Unverifiable chatter, more or less cre
Pietro Sarubbi is Barabba in the film “The passion” by Mel Gibson Unscrupulous criminal or brave revolutionary? Despite the objective difficulty of reconstructing his life and work due to the scarcity of biographical sources, moreover not without inconsistencies, modern historiography tends to r
Face of Mary. The question of Our Ladys virginity is one of the most controversial in Christianity That of the virginity of Mary has always been one of the most controversial issues in Christianity, probably the one that has raised the greatest questions and the most heated debates between schol
How about surprising your guests on these festive days with cream Etruscan-Roman , a good and ancient dessert? The recipe which I report below was handed down to us by Apicius, the first great cook in history. It is a cream called tyropatinam, probably of Etruscan origin, but als
The “taralli” or “anneaux”, biscuits of the Gauls The ancient cooking recipe that I reveal to you in this post it is the result of a perfect mix between two different gastronomic traditions that have come into contact with each other, the Celtic and the Roman one. These cookies, whic
An Egyptian mummy. Heart problems and atherosclerosis were frequent among the Egyptians The heart and arteries of the ancient Egyptians they werent in great shape. Modern technologies used today to study in detail the characteristics of mummies, including the CT scan, which allows to obtain
Etruscans at the table. Olive oil and olives were the basis of their diet The use of extra virgin olive oil olive in the kitchen , and not only that, it is very ancient. This exceptional product, typical of the countries of the Mediterranean basin, enjoyed in the past such a high considerati
The history of Poland abounds in interesting characters, among whom there is no shortage of inventors. But not all of them are popular, moreover:some of them were not even considered Poles for many years! Here is a list of inventions, many of which we use or have used every day, created by people
At the table in the Renaissance:a “rich” banquet in which fruit and eggs can be seen What was brought to the table in Italy between the 15th and 16th centuries ? What were the most popular foods ? Also with regard to the Renaissance, as with any other historical epoch, a distinction ne
Vincenzo Bellini The untimely death of the famous Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini, occurred on 23 September 1835, was attributed to an unspecified intestinal infection, but immediately rumors of her possible poisoning began to spread, more or less covertly. But who could have wished for
The Great Wall of China is a northern Chinese barrier that stretches from the Jiayuguan Pass to the Hushan Mountains in Liaoning Province, and ends at Bohai Bay. The structure is known for its stunning appearance, which exemplifies the intelligence and diligence of the ancient Chinese people. The co