Ancient Sculpture

Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki: Bronze medallion with Athena, possibly from a workshop of Delos. Decorative accessory from a formal charriot for parades and public appearances. The goddess is...

Read our list of temples in India famous For their erotic sculptures with the representation of various positions from the Kamasutra.

Antonio Canova was one of the many sculptors that embellished Rome and added to its marvels. Here, we take you through some of Canova's artworks in Rome.

A statue of the goddess Athena holding an arm shield and spear. She is wearing ancient Greek with her hair styled in a crown like headdress. The sculpture has detailed features such as intricate patterns on its robe and visible muscles under its skin. It stands tall, creating a sense of grandeur and power in the style of focus on face --v 6

#MetKids Reporter Anouk, age 8, interviews Curator Séan Hemingway to find out more about the exhibition Pergamon and Hellenistic Kingdoms of the Ancient World.

What we see isn’t always what we get. Come to think of it, what we believe isn’t always what’s true, either. The moment you put on your detective hat and start investigating what things are made of, you might be in for a surprise. For interesting finds lie just beneath the surface of other things. Things that might shock and astonish you! Things that will astound and amaze you! [Queue fireworks]

A few weeks ago, astronomers announced that in 2022 something truly spectacular is to occur: a new star will appear in the heavens. It will be the first such event visible with the naked eye for over 400 years. Created by the collision of two relatively dim stars, the resultant explosion is known as a “boom star.”

Paestum Archaeological Museum, Campania, Cilento NP, Italy