Vafio Bowls are two unique artefacts made of gold that are considered to be remnants of the Minoan culture. Both items were found among the finds of the XV century BC and were found in the XIX century in the territory of Laconia, in an ancient grave...
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The art of Minoan culture: golden bowls of Vafo
New discoveries in the Palace Zominthos in Crete
The archaeological community, led by Dr. Efi Sapouna-Sakellaraki, continues To excavate the site of the Ancient Zominthos Palace on the island of Crete. Despite the pandemic, the study of the Palace is conducted even now with the observance of...
A coin was issued in Ukraine to mark the centenary of the famous pilot's birth
The NBU has released a new commemorative coin with a portrait of the pilot Amet-Khan Sultan. The pilot is known for flying six hundred sorties during world war II and personally shooting down 30 enemy aircraft during air battles. On the obverse is a...
5 hryvnia 2019: find out how rare Ukrainian coins appear
In the last days of December 2019, the National Bank of Ukraine put into circulation a 5 hryvnia coin. This event was presented as part of the process of optimizing the banknote and coin range.
5 hryvnia coin is minted from zinc alloy with galvanized...
The streets of Paris on a photo of the mid-70s
In 1977, the politician Jacques Chirac was elected mayor of Paris. Thus, for the first time since 1793, the city had a mayor again. a little earlier, the tallest building in Paris was built – a 57-story structure with a height of 210 meters. The suburb...
Christie's will sell a painting by one of the most influential British artists of our time
The Royal Opera House is selling a portrait of sir David Webster created by contemporary artist David Hockney. The painting was put up for auction at Christie's, the auction will be held at the sale of post-war and modern art on October 22. Experts...
Rolland Garros: athlete, pilot, designer
One of the first pilots to receive the title of "air ace" was Roland Garros, a French athlete who became a famous fighter pilot during the first world war. Garros was born in Saint-Denis, studied music as a child, and entered the law school. However...
Grave of a mighty warrior found in the UK
In the South of England, near the city of Marlow, the grave of a warrior buried here in the VI century was studied in detail. the Burial was discovered in 2018, but the artifacts in it were so fragile that they could not just get out of the ground. Then...
Antique 84-carat silver cigarette case appeared on Violity
Antique cigarette cases made of precious metals have always been considered signs of status and aristocracy. These products often had interesting stories to tell. One of these cigarette cases appeared on the Violity website just a few days ago.
The...
Withdrawn from circulation: how to dispose of coins and banknotes
On October 1, 25-kopeck coins and banknotes printed before 2003 were withdrawn from circulation in Ukraine. In connection with this obsolete material will be disposed of, and it will happen in the following way.
The destruction of the coins is based on...