Material culture in ancient times

Antiquity · Crafts & material culture

Poseidon – God of the Sea in Greek mythology

Poseidon – god of the sea, earth-shaker, lord of the horses. Who was this multifaceted deity really? A look at his myths, family and cultural significance through the centuries.

10 November 202615 min

Antiquity · Crafts & material culture

Making your own papyrus – how to turn simple plants into writing material

Making your own papyrus – it sounds like a lot of work, but it’s surprisingly doable. We’ll show you how to make genuine writing material from plants you can find in your own garden.

24 October 202610 min

Antiquity · Crafts & material culture

Pompeii – the craziest walls of the ancient world: ancient graffiti revealed

Over 10,000 inscriptions have survived in Pompeii – ranging from declarations of love to gladiatorial rankings. This article reveals what the walls of antiquity tell us about everyday life.

6 October 202610 min

Antiquity · Crafts & material culture

Beauty from the poison garden: Ancient cosmetic hacks & bleaching agents

Powdered faces, bright red lips and flawlessly white skin – but at what cost? Ancient beauty recipes concealed dangerous secrets behind their alluring effects.

28 July 202613 min