Forwarded from Folkish France
A year ago on this day a fire broke in Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the most famous cathedral in the world.
Did you know that in 1711 the oldest Parisian monument was discovered in its basement?
Dating from the 1st century, the Pillar of the Boatmen appears to be an offering from the boatmen of the Seine (the nautes) to the Roman emperor Tiberius who then reigned over Gaul.
However, their allegiance remained cautious: the pillar (also called a dedication stone) represents both the Celtic pantheon and that of the new Roman rulers, a rare example of syncretism.
You can read more about this Gallo-Roman monument on
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillar_of_the_Boatmen
Did you know that in 1711 the oldest Parisian monument was discovered in its basement?
Dating from the 1st century, the Pillar of the Boatmen appears to be an offering from the boatmen of the Seine (the nautes) to the Roman emperor Tiberius who then reigned over Gaul.
However, their allegiance remained cautious: the pillar (also called a dedication stone) represents both the Celtic pantheon and that of the new Roman rulers, a rare example of syncretism.
You can read more about this Gallo-Roman monument on
Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillar_of_the_Boatmen
Forwarded from Old and New European Art and Aesthetics
In the Wood Carvers Workshop. Vida Gábor (Hungarian, 1937-1999).
Forwarded from Mimir's Brunnr
Injustice cries the slave, as he rattles his chains a little louder.
With every demand, his chains get tighter.
With every plea, his case weaker.
His Suffering, his consent.
With every demand, his chains get tighter.
With every plea, his case weaker.
His Suffering, his consent.
Forwarded from Das Volk Des Nordens
Another beautiful example of the Teutonic-Revival Dragestil architecture!
The first Holmenkollen Tourist Hotel to burn down in 1895. - Photo Marthinius Skøien
Colored image of the other Holmenkollen Tourist Hotel that burned down in 1914. - Photo by the National Museum
The first Holmenkollen Tourist Hotel to burn down in 1895. - Photo Marthinius Skøien
Colored image of the other Holmenkollen Tourist Hotel that burned down in 1914. - Photo by the National Museum