mand (27)in #history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Ivory Part 1: The PhoeniciansI have tentatively titled this post “Ivory Part 1” because I hope to begin a series of miscellaneous histories related…mand (27)in #history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.The Carnyx: An Ancient War TrumpetThe carnyx was a magnificent instrument that has left a fascinating impression in the historical record. Diodurus…mand (27)in #history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.History of the Star and CrescentToday the star and crescent is commonly viewed as a symbol of Islam. Here I explore some of the prior uses of the…
