BlogHide Resteemsmand (27)in history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Ivory Part 1: The PhoeniciansI 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…mand (27)in history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Carnyx: An Ancient War TrumpetThe 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:…mand (27)in history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.History of the Star and CrescentToday 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…
