mand (27)in #history • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch. • NoneIvory 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. • NoneThe 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. • NoneHistory 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…
