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Hello!! I'm Antoinette the author and artist of RITE. A monster romance webtoon that focuses on the complexities of love, religion, and wine. Inspired by etruscan & hellenistic art and western paganism. The first chapter is coming to a close very soon
https://t.co/rSKxxgvUqW

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2020-07-13

Hellenistic North Africa was a economic powerhouse with a more suitable climate than today. After Carthage’s demise, the Berber Kingdom of Numidia prospered, many of its rulers, such as its 1st king Massinissa (~238-148 BC), being great patrons of the arts, learning, & libraries

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2020-07-09

Hellenistic amethyst intaglio depicting a maenad holding a thyrsus in one hand and a phallus in the other, dated to the 2nd century BCE. The intaglio is set in a modern gold ring.

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2020-07-06

In 276 BC the Hellenistic king Pyrrhus famously remarked upon departing Sicily, 'Oh what a wrestling ground we are leaving for the Carthaginians and Romans to fight over.' He was proved right when, 12 years later, the First Punic War erupted.

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate

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2020-06-16

Ancient Hellenistic Bronze Winged Helmets.

Chalcidian Type Helmet, 4th c. BC, Gary Hendershott Antiques;

Pilos Type Helmet, 4th-3rd c.c. BC, Hermann Historica;

Griffin-crested Chalcidian Helmet, 4th c. BC, Hermann Historica;

Illyrian Type Helmet, 400 BC, Pax Romana Auctions.

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2020-06-14

Hippopotamus devouring of a crocodile, 1st century carnelian intaglio in latter setting. https://t.co/JJ4PG7zcGd
I remembered the ring, Alexandria, Hellenistic period, 2nd-1st C BCE https://t.co/bnNGiOAvk9

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2020-06-11

Given the role of diplomacy, it was essential for Hellenistic rulers to be polyglots. From our best information, Cleopatra spoke around 7 languages, but the most prolific linguist was Mithridates VI at 22 different languages ranging from native Anatolian dialects to Latin & Greek

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2020-06-03

Boeotian bronze helmet from the Hellenistic period or early version of a helmet?

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2020-05-04

Work in Progress of a SFW commission I'm doing, depicting the two people that killed legendary general Pyrrhus of Epirus, according to Greco-Roman historian Plutarch

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2020-05-01

I'm currently working on a monster romance comic titled: RITE. It is about transformation, love, and how different people deal with change. Setting and art is inspired by etruscan, hellenistic, and celtic themes.

https://t.co/rSKxxgvUqW

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2020-04-27

Ancient Artefact of the Day: The Terme Boxer, or 'Boxer at Rest', a glorious Hellenistic bronze statue that was found on the Quirinal Hill in Rome, in 1885.

Image: Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Massimo alle Terme

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2020-04-23

Part of rhyton - Silver Centaur. Culture: Greek, Period: Hellenistic , 160 B.C, H. 22 cm
Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienne
Rt Archaeology & Art

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2020-03-22

In 276 BC the Hellenistic king Pyrrhus famously remarked upon departing Sicily, 'Oh what a wrestling ground we are leaving for the Carthaginians and Romans to fight over.' He was proved right when, 12 years later, the First Punic War erupted

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate

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2020-02-05

The Nubian/Kushite Kingdom, centered in modern Sudan.
In the Hellenistic period, the Nubian capital was moved to the flourishing city of Meroë, and became major trading partners with the northern Ptolemaic Empire, supplying gold, elephants, and highly skilled mercenaries

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2020-02-03

In 276 BC the Hellenistic king Pyrrhus famously remarked upon departing Sicily, 'Oh what a wrestling ground we are leaving for the Carthaginians and Romans to fight over.' He was proved right when, 12 years later, the First Punic War erupted

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate.

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2019-12-10

Very interesting ring with a relief depicting three Dionysiac figures, including Silenus on the left. Hellenistic, 3rd C BCE.
It's interesting, because the frame of "medallion" is interrupted, then another part of it is added. Such inaccuracy is remarkable for Greek goldsmithery

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2019-12-03

Here’s a contemplative Goku from the afterlife in the pose of a Hellenistic sculpture

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2019-10-25



The winged victory of samothrace is an amazing hellenistic statue realized during the 2th century BC. It was discovered during the 18th century and has... No head. It's not stopping me from doing a funny face on it hahaha

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2019-10-15

In 276 BC the Hellenistic king Pyrrhus famously remarked upon departing Sicily, 'Oh what a wrestling ground we are leaving for the Carthaginians and Romans to fight over.' He was proved right when, 12 years later, the First Punic War erupted.

Artwork by © Johnny Shumate

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2019-10-13

For I usually recommend podcasters. Today I’m recommending artists whose works depict the ancient world:
(Roman North Africa)
(From Mesopotamia to the Hellenistic East)
(The Alexander Romance)
(Roman)

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2019-10-12