The Skull Of A Roman Legionnaire Who Died In The Gallic Wars
From 58 BC to 51 BC, the Gallic wars were fought by the Romans and the Gallic tribes of what is now France and Belgium. The Gauls were a formidable opponent, but there had been a lot of tension and infighting between the tribes that the Romans managed to defeat them through a bunch of vicious campaigns. The end of the war saw both sides suffering major losses. The Romans lost over 30,000 soldiers, and the Celts lost approximately 1,000,000 fighters in melee combat. On top of that, 800 towns had been destroyed!
The Skull Of A Roman Legionnaire Who Died In The Gallic Wars
This 16th Century Boxwood Miniature Was Made In The Netherlands
This wooden box carving was made so perfectly that it blows our mind! Each detail is so intricate, and every piece seems like it would take an entire lifetime to accomplish. According to researchers, box carvings such as this one we’re meant to be status symbols used by wealthy Europeans 500 years ago. You will find religious scenes from the bible and depictions of life for various classes. Here was what art historian Eve Kahn said about it: “The works can be so rich that individual feathers are visible on angel wings, and dragon skins are textured with thick scales. Crumbling shacks are shown with shingles missing from their gabled roofs. Saints’ robes and soldiers’ uniforms are trimmed with nearly microscopic representations of buttons and embroidery, as well as jewelry and rosary beads.”
This 16th Century Boxwood Miniature Was Made In The Netherlands
