Tankred von Tarent

The photo shows an intricately designed glass figurine in the shape of a stylized fish. The fish is made of transparent, slightly yellow-tinted glass and features numerous decorative details. Its body is adorned with curved elements, including a blue wavy line above a black, round eye. The fins and tail are elaborately shaped, with the tail appearing broad. In the background, another glass figurine resembling an animal is visible. The image has taken in a exhibition setting.

Fascinating world of ancient #glass: This #Roman flask in the form of a fish was found in Cologne, 3rd c. AD. 🐠🐟
We don't know what is was used for, maybe the shape relates to the content (fish sauce), maybe it was used to hold oil.

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A beige pottery with two handles and a narrow neck, decorated with intricate dark brown patterns depicting a stylized octopus. The vessel is displayed on a white pedestal in a museum setting.

We all need a timeline cleanse right now, so let's start the day with this lovely jug with an octopus motif, dating ca 1200-1100 BC.

On display at National Museum Copenhagen.

A lovely weekend to all of you!

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#archaeology

Majestic view! Absolutely great!

Really perfect colour choices for this scale!

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I only attended Salute and tournaments in UK so what I can tell you that the Tactica is dense and crowded but with space for small presentations and it’s own charm. You should try it.

Same here, but I could enjoy your dense jungle table for several minutes. I liked it a lot, especially for the dense terrain which seemed perfect for CoC!

By Fire and Sword 15mm wargame: Battle of Nördlingen 1634

Siege of Nördlingen scenery

City walls of Nördlingen – 15mm wargame scenery

We hosted 7 games of #byfireandsword wargame during #tactica Hamburg. The convention is one of my yearly highlights. Thank you guys for the participation and hobby chat. Always a pleasure!

6.000 Géigestänn aus der Merowenger-Zäit um Site zu Rolleng fonnt: "Um europäesche Plang gekuckt, ass eis eng Sensatioun gelongen" D'Ausgruewungen um Site, déi mëttlerweil scho sechs Joer amgaange sinn, si just ee Brochdeel vun der Aarbecht.

A large early medieval settlement from the #Merovingian period was discovered in Rolleng (Luxembourg) in 2019. The excavation, which is still ongoing, has yielded around 6000 objects so far. Article in Luxembourgish and German w. link to the French press release: www.rtl.lu/kultur/news/...

Kosaken um 1800 in einer öden Landschaft am Biwakieren

Wien, 25. Feb 1626
* zu Bethlens Hochzeit verreisen Gesandte des Pfalzgrafen von Neuburg, Landgrafen von Hessen, Darmstadt u.a.
* in Schlesien ganze Ritterschaft und Landvolk zur Defension gemustert
* aus Polen bestätigt: nicht nur die Schweden, sondern auch rebellische Kosaken geschlagen ... 1/3

Church sculpures depicting the Holy Spirit in form of massive pigeons.

I visited the church of St. Stuka in Frankfurt.

Schließung des Instituts für Archäologie an der HU-Berlin Die Archäologie gehört seit fast 200 Jahren zur wissenschaftlichen Tradition der Humboldt-Universität. Ihre Schließung bedeutet den Abbruch einer gewachsenen Forschungstradition und eine dauerhafte Sc...

Please support the petition against the planned #closure of #Archaeology at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Archaeology has been a part of Humboldt-Universität academic tradition for almost 200 years, so closing it would break a long-standing research tradition

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new podcast ep (and subtle cover design flex)

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Short note from Germany: We checked that out for you. Was a total Desaster.

Fake it till you make it was a thing during the renaissance, too.

So cool!

Africa Corpse Bar. 💀

wie wir* inzwischen wissen, fand die Krönung von Charles HEUTE vor genau 400 Jahren statt, also am Donnerstag den 2./12. Feb 1626

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It’s a great game. Glad to hear that it’s played or worked at in Glasgow too.

Today we had a game of #byfireandsword in the club. Sweden vs. HRR in skirmish size. I find Skirmish really challenging. If you steal an activation from your opponent by e.g. a salvo, this can turn the tide quickly. #wargaming #15mm

Stranger Things: Upside Down Demogorgon and Demodogs

Happy birthday!

Red ambots are angrier and faster ⚡️
#sumpcityradio #hotinthehive #wellywoodwargaming #guildersfordradio #necromunda
#warhammercommunity #warhammer40k #necromunda #tabletopterrain #grimdark #miniaturepainting #photography #macro #laowa

Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue

Big 15mm Impetus 2 game at Chris B’s today, in his Wargames Attic.

Late Romans vs Sassanids.

Really great to be playing ancients again

#wargames #wargaming #shedowar

Impetvs is and old friend to me. I played it often and even participated at a tournament. I must give it a go again!

That’s a busy table! Fornovo 1495 using Midgard rules. Stretching the time period of this fine set of rules. York show today.

Magnific!

Reims, cathedral