Scythians were nomadic herders of the steppes north of the Black Sea. Their origin, just like their mother tongue, is unknown. They were among the first nomads riding domesticated horses, which gave them tremendous mobility and power. From the seventh century B. C. they dominated the Eastern part of Europe
A societal fear of unseen forces inspired the Ancient Egyptians to create a robust tradition of amulet art, examples of which you can purchase from Artemission. Universal philosophy An amulet can be defined as “an object that protects a person from trouble.” Amulets have been found throughout most societies across
Inspired by their faith, the ancient Egyptians created ornate ceremonial masks that have become famous symbols of their legendary culture, examples of which you can buy from Artemission. Faith in Egypt Evidence suggest that the roots of Egypt’s faith-system were laid long before Upper and Lower Egypt were united into
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As the Vikings travelled Europe, they engaged in a massive cultural exchange which allowed them to create a wide array of stunning jewellery, examples of which you can buy from Artemission. Scandinavian society The Vikings were the sea-faring peoples of Medieval Scandinavia; Denmark, Norway and Finland. Historians generally regard the
The export of glass tile making from Egypt to the Mediterranean world, allowed the Egyptians themselves to create a stunning mosaic art tradition, examples of which you can buy from Artemission. Explaining mosaics Mosaic making is the art of using small pieces of coloured glass, stone and other materials to
The Roman Empire cultivated a mass glass production industry that went unmatched for almost a thousand years. This allowed the Romans to craft a wide range of ornate and everyday glassware, examples of which you can buy from Artemission. Early glass making The first examples of man-made glass date back
The empires of Mesopotamia used Bronze to develop one of the most advanced societies of the ancient world. Access to the revolutionary material allowed them to create a breath-taking range of Bronze artefacts, examples of which you can purchase from Artemission. Bronze Age Human society began the Stone Age, which
The Roman Empire created one of the world’s earliest most advanced coinage systems, examples of which you can purchase from Artemission.com. Rise of a superpower Rome was first governed by a series of Etruscan kings, until its citizens rose up to establish the Roman Republic in 510 BC. Rome then
A Light in the Darkness The earliest oil lamps appear to be simple scooped out dishes of stone which held oil or animal fat and a floating wick. They were used by the artists who decorated the painted caves of Europe during the Magdalenian Period some 12,000 years ago. With