Old European culture

A great example of a mythologised animal calendar marker. This one is from Amazonia and the animal is paiche (Pirarucu) fish... Watson Flore...

The main worry of the Bulgarian farmers at the beginning of the summer (Apr/May) is drought.  Traditionally people thought that drought was ...

Every year, in Dec/Jan, Sirius reaches its highest point in the night sky. Sirius is so bright in the northern skies that it might appear to...

This is one of the most amazing objects I have seen in a long while...Roman sarcophagus depicting the legend of Ariadne, Theseus and Minotau...

Silver Coin from Ancient Elis , Peloponnese. ca. 421-365 BC. Obverse: An eagle killing a wild hare Reverse: FA. Vertically standing stylized...