Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
Credited to Aeschylus 550BC
Credited to Aeschylus 550BC
February 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Better to die on your feet than live on your knees.
Credited to Aeschylus 550BC
Credited to Aeschylus 550BC
i can’t take a photo bc photos aren’t allowed at this part of the museum, but this amazingly preserved kouros from 550BC with the fattest of asses
April 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
i can’t take a photo bc photos aren’t allowed at this part of the museum, but this amazingly preserved kouros from 550BC with the fattest of asses
July 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Greek vase ‘looted’ in Italy removed from sale by London gallery
Greek vase ‘looted’ in Italy removed from sale by London gallery
Contact from the Observer prompts withdrawal as dealers urged to do more to stop illicit trade in antiquities
A London antiquities dealer has withdrawn an ancient Greek amphora from sale after evidence arose that links it to a notorious smuggler.
The Kallos Gallery in Mayfair, London, has removed a black-figure amphora – a jar with two handles and a narrow neck made around 550BC – from sale after the Observer contacted it about concerns raised by an expert in the illegal trade of antiquities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
April 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Greek vase ‘looted’ in Italy removed from sale by London gallery
i fell into a 550bc rabbit hole (it's a photobook group) and ig it's made me a little paranoid and disjointed
August 16, 2026 at 5:29 AM
i fell into a 550bc rabbit hole (it's a photobook group) and ig it's made me a little paranoid and disjointed
Apparently it’s #NationalHedgehogDay & now more than ever, the world is in dire need of hedgehogs, so of course I had to post this lil’ fella! 🦔 🏺
This hoglet is actually a faience aryballos flask for perfume/oil from a Greek colony in Egypt, c.550BC & now on display @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social
This hoglet is actually a faience aryballos flask for perfume/oil from a Greek colony in Egypt, c.550BC & now on display @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social
February 2, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Apparently it’s #NationalHedgehogDay & now more than ever, the world is in dire need of hedgehogs, so of course I had to post this lil’ fella! 🦔 🏺
This hoglet is actually a faience aryballos flask for perfume/oil from a Greek colony in Egypt, c.550BC & now on display @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social
This hoglet is actually a faience aryballos flask for perfume/oil from a Greek colony in Egypt, c.550BC & now on display @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social
In 550BC, according to Herodotus, King Croesus consulted the oracle of Delphi, who told him that he would "destroy a great civilisation" if he attacked the Persians
April 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM
In 550BC, according to Herodotus, King Croesus consulted the oracle of Delphi, who told him that he would "destroy a great civilisation" if he attacked the Persians
Art across the ages.
From the Victoria And Albert Museum
Stunningly intricate.
Made about 550BC- 450 BC*, Gold earring (baule) with filigree and granulation, Tuscany (Etruria)
From the Victoria And Albert Museum
Stunningly intricate.
Made about 550BC- 450 BC*, Gold earring (baule) with filigree and granulation, Tuscany (Etruria)
May 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Art across the ages.
From the Victoria And Albert Museum
Stunningly intricate.
Made about 550BC- 450 BC*, Gold earring (baule) with filigree and granulation, Tuscany (Etruria)
From the Victoria And Albert Museum
Stunningly intricate.
Made about 550BC- 450 BC*, Gold earring (baule) with filigree and granulation, Tuscany (Etruria)
The “Gorgo Shield” (gorgon shield) or Winged Gorgoneion, c. 600-550BC at the Olympia Archaeological Museum (Greece), from the Wikimedia, showing a gorgoneion with three wings (triskelion)
November 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The “Gorgo Shield” (gorgon shield) or Winged Gorgoneion, c. 600-550BC at the Olympia Archaeological Museum (Greece), from the Wikimedia, showing a gorgoneion with three wings (triskelion)
“Oh no, Tesco Acropolis is next block down, says est 550BC on the front 👍🏼 “
September 24, 2025 at 9:24 PM
“Oh no, Tesco Acropolis is next block down, says est 550BC on the front 👍🏼 “
I need to resurrect David Graeber specifically to find out his opinion of this ad
February 27, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I need to resurrect David Graeber specifically to find out his opinion of this ad
The Kallos Gallery in Mayfair, London, has removed a black-figure amphora – a jar with two handles and a narrow neck made around 550BC – from sale after Dr Christos Tsirogiannis linked it to the archives of trafficker Giacomo Medici
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Greek vase ‘looted’ in Italy removed from sale by London gallery
Contact from the Observer prompts withdrawal as dealers urged to do more to stop illicit trade in antiquities
www.theguardian.com
April 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Kallos Gallery in Mayfair, London, has removed a black-figure amphora – a jar with two handles and a narrow neck made around 550BC – from sale after Dr Christos Tsirogiannis linked it to the archives of trafficker Giacomo Medici
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
at a site in spain not particularly close to the sea (extremaduro) we have the ruin of Cancho Roano with another symbol quite like our shen, from the axial age, 550bc
January 21, 2024 at 6:12 AM
at a site in spain not particularly close to the sea (extremaduro) we have the ruin of Cancho Roano with another symbol quite like our shen, from the axial age, 550bc
By 550BC, the Persians had one of the great ancient civilizations, while the Arabians were still desert nomads.
May 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
By 550BC, the Persians had one of the great ancient civilizations, while the Arabians were still desert nomads.
Too hot for a long walk today. So I took a bimble over our local hill - an iron hill fort founded around 550BC.
This walnut tree is one of my most favourite trees ever - I love its structure, the shade it gives on hot days like today .. folks picking the walnuts .. kids playing on it
This walnut tree is one of my most favourite trees ever - I love its structure, the shade it gives on hot days like today .. folks picking the walnuts .. kids playing on it
August 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Too hot for a long walk today. So I took a bimble over our local hill - an iron hill fort founded around 550BC.
This walnut tree is one of my most favourite trees ever - I love its structure, the shade it gives on hot days like today .. folks picking the walnuts .. kids playing on it
This walnut tree is one of my most favourite trees ever - I love its structure, the shade it gives on hot days like today .. folks picking the walnuts .. kids playing on it
The Greek root word PEIRAN is todays word PIRATE.
Invented by Solon 550BC it means TO BOLDLY GO.
I'm a retired Pirate.
www.amazon.co.uk/13th-Day-Cap...
Invented by Solon 550BC it means TO BOLDLY GO.
I'm a retired Pirate.
www.amazon.co.uk/13th-Day-Cap...
October 25, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Greek root word PEIRAN is todays word PIRATE.
Invented by Solon 550BC it means TO BOLDLY GO.
I'm a retired Pirate.
www.amazon.co.uk/13th-Day-Cap...
Invented by Solon 550BC it means TO BOLDLY GO.
I'm a retired Pirate.
www.amazon.co.uk/13th-Day-Cap...
Holofernes, the beheaded, claims to belong to the Assyrians under nabuchodonosor, but is likely the historical Nebuchadnezzar II, of the neobabylonian empire. Judith is in judea, at the far flung edge of this wobbly mess. It’s short lived, a phoenix from Assyrian ashes in 609bc to Alexander in 539
August 10, 2023 at 11:52 PM
Holofernes, the beheaded, claims to belong to the Assyrians under nabuchodonosor, but is likely the historical Nebuchadnezzar II, of the neobabylonian empire. Judith is in judea, at the far flung edge of this wobbly mess. It’s short lived, a phoenix from Assyrian ashes in 609bc to Alexander in 539
"A remarkable ancient Greek amphora vase that dates from 550BC could set a world record when it goes under the hammer on Tuesday" t.co/VqlgLlrkCQ
March 3, 2024 at 12:50 AM
"A remarkable ancient Greek amphora vase that dates from 550BC could set a world record when it goes under the hammer on Tuesday" t.co/VqlgLlrkCQ
The Supreme Court has carefully examined Chinese legal texts from 550BC and concluded that there is no longstanding tradition of not being constantly filmed by cameras and therefore it’s A-OK. In unrelated news all 5 conservative justices are now on a yacht cruise on the SS Flock.
August 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
The Supreme Court has carefully examined Chinese legal texts from 550BC and concluded that there is no longstanding tradition of not being constantly filmed by cameras and therefore it’s A-OK. In unrelated news all 5 conservative justices are now on a yacht cruise on the SS Flock.
Wait...
Iran (formerly known as Persia)....
has been on this planet for how long?...
Try from 550BC...
So let's see...
That must be 2026-550=1476 years
is that more than 14 centuries?
I'm not good at math, sorry...
Don't be too surprised they know how to survive...
What?....
#EPSTEIN
#Impeach47
Iran (formerly known as Persia)....
has been on this planet for how long?...
Try from 550BC...
So let's see...
That must be 2026-550=1476 years
is that more than 14 centuries?
I'm not good at math, sorry...
Don't be too surprised they know how to survive...
What?....
#EPSTEIN
#Impeach47
I'm genuinely surprised/impressed that Iran is holding firm on the "ceasefire must include Lebanon" demand; I'm so used to everyone being quick to throw Palestine & Lebanon under the bus.
April 28, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Wait...
Iran (formerly known as Persia)....
has been on this planet for how long?...
Try from 550BC...
So let's see...
That must be 2026-550=1476 years
is that more than 14 centuries?
I'm not good at math, sorry...
Don't be too surprised they know how to survive...
What?....
#EPSTEIN
#Impeach47
Iran (formerly known as Persia)....
has been on this planet for how long?...
Try from 550BC...
So let's see...
That must be 2026-550=1476 years
is that more than 14 centuries?
I'm not good at math, sorry...
Don't be too surprised they know how to survive...
What?....
#EPSTEIN
#Impeach47
Etruscan necklace with a Phoenician pendant in the form of a bearded head, 550BC-450BC, British Museum [4319 x 4319] by shewasajanuarygirl
July 25, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Etruscan necklace with a Phoenician pendant in the form of a bearded head, 550BC-450BC, British Museum [4319 x 4319] by shewasajanuarygirl
flotsam booksで
・『CROWBAR HOTEL 2nd edition』（Pouria Khojastehpay 550bc）
・『ONSEN MMXXIV』（山谷佑介 flotsam books）
あとはroshin booksでバッジを
#tokyoartbookfair #tabf #東京都現代美術館
・『CROWBAR HOTEL 2nd edition』（Pouria Khojastehpay 550bc）
・『ONSEN MMXXIV』（山谷佑介 flotsam books）
あとはroshin booksでバッジを
#tokyoartbookfair #tabf #東京都現代美術館
December 3, 2024 at 5:54 PM
flotsam booksで
・『CROWBAR HOTEL 2nd edition』（Pouria Khojastehpay 550bc）
・『ONSEN MMXXIV』（山谷佑介 flotsam books）
あとはroshin booksでバッジを
#tokyoartbookfair #tabf #東京都現代美術館
・『CROWBAR HOTEL 2nd edition』（Pouria Khojastehpay 550bc）
・『ONSEN MMXXIV』（山谷佑介 flotsam books）
あとはroshin booksでバッジを
#tokyoartbookfair #tabf #東京都現代美術館
Darius was born into a noble family in 550BC. Aged 28 he took control of the Persian Empire in very murky circumstances - he probably murdered the heir to the throne. 2/15
(Darius trampling the 'pretender', Bisitun Inscription)
(Darius trampling the 'pretender', Bisitun Inscription)
April 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Darius was born into a noble family in 550BC. Aged 28 he took control of the Persian Empire in very murky circumstances - he probably murdered the heir to the throne. 2/15
(Darius trampling the 'pretender', Bisitun Inscription)
(Darius trampling the 'pretender', Bisitun Inscription)
The Dream of Astyages (Flemish 1475) Astyages, the last king of the Median kingdom from 585-550BC, dreaming that vines (offspring) growing from his daughter Mandane will overthrow him. The dream came true when her son Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian kingdom, overthrew Astyages in 550BC
March 12, 2024 at 11:04 PM
The Dream of Astyages (Flemish 1475) Astyages, the last king of the Median kingdom from 585-550BC, dreaming that vines (offspring) growing from his daughter Mandane will overthrow him. The dream came true when her son Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian kingdom, overthrew Astyages in 550BC