This statue dates to the second or third century AD during the Kushan Empire. The Buddhas of Bamiyan, which were destroyed by the Afghan Taliban, were an example of the Gandhara style of art, also ...

Week One: Classical Mythology. Dr Steve Kershaw will uncover key symbols and images used during this period, uncovering the hidden meanings conveyed through classical sculpture. Week Two ... the ...

It highlights the depth of Greece’s cultural heritage and the resilience of its people. Tracing its origins to the worship of Dionysus, the Naoussa Carnival reflects the timeless nature of ancient ...

Greek mythology is sneaky. One moment you are just minding your own business and, before you know it, you are knee-deep in tales about gods throwing tantrums and mortals making terrible decisions.

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