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2017-08-05 16:35
Ivory Part 1: The Phoenicians
I have tentatively titled this post “Ivory Part 1” because I hope to begin a series of miscellaneous histories related to the ivory trade. Note that I have no intention of being either chronological or
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2017-06-23 23:24
The Carnyx: An Ancient War Trumpet
The carnyx was a magnificent instrument that has left a fascinating impression in the historical record. Diodurus Siculus, writing between 60 and 30 BC, described the strange carnyx of the Gauls: Their
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2017-06-22 13:56
History of the Star and Crescent
Today the star and crescent is commonly viewed as a symbol of Islam. Here I explore some of the prior uses of the motif, beginning with ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. Egypt and Mesopotamia The Egyptian
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