Anthropoid Coffins of Ancient Egypt
Mysterious and beautiful, the Anthropoid coffins of Ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egyptian Motifs in the Post
From commemorative covers to evocative engraved stamps depicting traditional motifs.
The Turquoise Double-Headed Serpent
On a recent visit to The British Museum, I had the opportunity to visit this Turquoise Mosaic Double-Headed Serpent piece, believed to be a pectoral.
A Visit to ISAC, Formerly The Oriental Institute, in 2026
I tour through the ISAC, formerly, the Oriental Institute, at the University of Chicago. Ancient lands and ancient artifacts from the middle east and northern africa.
Centaurs, In a Nutshell
Mythological Centaurs in a Nutshell…
Through the ages, Centaurs have been represented in art and literature, sometimes shown as good and other times a bit less so.
The Hunt of the Unicorn, Notes on Symbolism and Color Palette.
Notes on The Unicorn Tapestries, the meaning and symbolism, color palette and history.
Symbolism In Owls, Antiquity to Renaissance
Owls through history… From the ancient world to the Renaissance, what Owls symbolized and how that symbolization changed or differed from era to era.
Ancient Artisan Stonework
Incredible art carved in ancient stone at The Louvre and British Museum.
Egyptian Art at the Met Museum
A visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Egyptian wing. Thousands of years of history told through thousands of objects, including a Roman period Temple.
Medieval to Early Modern Wax Seals
Medieval wax seal impressions could express the classes, occupations, family history or interests.
A Book of Medieval Fonts From the Victoria Era
An exceptional book of Medieval and Ancient Fonts originally printed in the Victorian era.
16 Ancient Egyptian and Egyptology Fonts
A collection of 16 fonts evoking the romance, adventure and style of Ancient Egypt and Egyptology.
The Ancient Egyptian Color Palette
The colors of Ancient Egypt, their symbolism and how they were used.
Book Review: Egyptologists’ Notebooks
The notebooks of remarkable Egyptologists and archaeologists, their study drawings and written-down notes.
The Musée de Cluny, Medieval Museum, Paris
Not as famous as the Louvre, but for Medievalists, just as important.
A List of 21 Medieval Fonts
21 Medieval Fonts to inspire your next invitation, newsletter or any other occasion that calls for a Medieval theme!
Book Review: Pugin
A book that encompasses the many discipline of A.W.N Pugin, one of Britain’s most prolific creatives and a champion of the Gothic Revival style.