“An Amulet Against Fever”
Archaeology Odyssey
Archaeology Odyssey takes the reader on a journey through the classical world as seen through the eyes of the top archaeologists in the discipline. Written with you in mind, the experts explain the latest in classical research in a way that is accessible to the general public. Read the complete series today!
Earliest Appearance of Abbreviation for the Israelite God
Welcome to the World of Magic!
In 1992 and 1993, at Sepphoris (in Hebrew, Tzippori) in the lower Galilee, we uncovered two inscribed amulets designed to invoke magical powers.1 It’s not abracadabra; it’s WHYHAW and AWAAA. See if that will cure your fever!
Grape Pips, Dog Bones and Acorn Missiles
How the Etruscans Influenced Western Art
The distinctive qualities of Etruscan painting, sculpture and metalwork have provided continuous inspiration for artists of later periods.
How to Read Etruscan
Etruscan writing has the reputation of being elusive. It attracts amateur sleuths from around the world hoping to decipher the texts. But Etruscan is not mysterious or in need of decipherment. The texts can be read; they always could be read because the Etruscan alphabetic script is derived from a West Greek model.
Discovering the Blue Demon’s Tomb
The Etruscans
The Forum
Just Kidding
Pharogaine
Egyptian Baldness Cure
bone from a dog
date seeds
donkey hoof
fir tree oil
Bring oil to a high heat in a large cooking jar. (If fir tree oil is not available, use oxen fat.) Add equal parts ground dog bone, date seeds and ground donkey hoof. Stir well while the mixture returns to a boil. Remove from heat. When cool, mold mixture into a cone-shaped unguent. Place gently on the head.
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