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An Ancient Axe to Grind
Often called a battle-axe, though not necessarily used in warfare, a Late Neolithic stone axe can be characterised by having a solid...
Belle Leslie
Sep 26, 20182 min read

The Final Journey: Crossing the Styx
Attic funerary lekythos with a farewell scene, ca. 360 BCE. 31168. Gift of Christine Roussel. Benaki Museum. In ancient Greek mythology,...
Renee O'Brien
Apr 30, 20173 min read

Aphrodite: Goddess of Love
Statueete of nude Aphrodite, ca. 1st-2nd c. CE. 35999. Benaki Museum. The Cypriot Goddess Cyprus became the centre of cult worship for...
Sarah Craig
Mar 26, 20172 min read
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