Histoy Collection

Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Centre the oldest bat in existence ( 1750 ), on either side two 1920 bats, left king Edwards bat another old bat is seen on the right 23 March 1920

Byzantine Art. Syria. Basilica of St. Simeon (476-491). Around Aleppo. Arquitectural detail. Western Asia

Greek art. Tomb Siren. Greek Asia Minor. C. 550 B. C. Marble
Greek art. Tomb Siren. Greek Asia Minor. C. 550 B.C. Marble. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Spain. Cuenca Cathedral. Altarpiece. Virgin of the Milk. 15th-16th. Master of Cuenca. Detail. Christ with the Apostles

Turkey. Aksaray Province. Sultanhan caravanserai. Built at 13th century. Seljuq style. Portal

Tomb Lion. Corinth. 600-550 B. C. Limestone. Sculpture. Greec
Tomb Lion. Corinth. 600-550 B.C. Limestone. Sculpture. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark. Europe

Reconstruction of a Lion from a greek tomb. C. 570 B. C. Pain
Reconstruction of a Lion from a greek tomb. C. 570 B.C. Detail. Painted cast, 2003. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark. Europe

Greek art. Grave relief for a soldier. Athens. C. 330 B. C. M
Greek art. Grave relief for a soldier. Athens. C. 330 B.C. Marble. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark. Europe

Greek art. A gift for the god of healing. Macedonia. Asklepios. C. 420 B.C. Marble. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Greek art. Offering to Artemis Bendis. Piraeus. 329-328 B. C
Greek art. Offering to Artemis Bendis. Harbor of Piraeus. Greece. 329-328 B.C. Marble. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Tomb Lion. Marathon. 330 B. C. Marble. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Tomb Lion. Marathon. 330 B.C. Marble. Sculpture. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). Coast at Dieppe, 1885. Ny Carlsber
Paul Gauguin (1848-1903). French artish. Coast at Dieppe, 1885. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Italy. Trentino Alto Adige. Cles Castle and Lake Santa Giustina

Italy. Ferrara. Emilia-Romagna. Cathedral. The bell tower. 15
Italy. Ferrara. Emilia-Romagna. The Cathedral of Saint George. The bell tower, in the Renaissance style. It dates from 1451-1493, but the top floor was added in the late sixteenth century

Byzantine Art. Turkey. Cappadocia. Black Head Church. Sogan
Byzantine Art. Turkey. Cappadocia. Black Head Church (Karabas Lilesesi). Rock-cut church. Soganli Valley. Central Anatolia. Western Asia

Byzantine Art. Syria. Resafa. View of the ruins. Western Asi
Byzantine Art. Syria. Resafa. Archaeological site situated south-west of the city of Ar Raqqah and the Euphrates. Biblical Rezeph. Ruins. Western Asia

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"Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of History: From Ancient Artifacts to Masterpieces" Step into the world of history as we explore captivating glimpses from different eras and regions. Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Centre takes us back to 1750, showcasing the craftsmanship that birthed a timeless sport. Byzantine Art in Syria transports us to the Basilica of St. Simeon, an architectural marvel dating back to 476-491 AD. Marvel at its intricate details and immerse yourself in this ancient sanctuary. Greek art reveals itself through various forms, such as the Tomb Siren from Greek Asia Minor (c. 550 B. C. ), carved meticulously out of marble, or the Tomb Lion from Corinth (600-550 B. C. ), a limestone sculpture depicting strength and grace. Traveling further west, we encounter Spain's Cuenca Cathedral with its awe-inspiring Altarpiece featuring the Virgin of the Milk—a masterpiece crafted during the fifteenth century that exudes divine beauty. In Turkey's Aksaray Province stands Sultanhan caravanserai—an architectural gem built centuries ago—offering shelter and respite for weary travelers along ancient trade routes. Witness Greece's artistic prowess through a reconstructed Lion sculpture from a tomb (c. 570 B. C. ) or admire Grave relief for a soldier (c. 330 B. C. ) in Athens—a poignant tribute capturing emotions frozen in time. Delve into Macedonia's rich heritage with A gift for the god of healing—an exquisite piece reflecting devotion towards Asklepios, while Offering to Artemis Bendis (329-328 B. C. ) found in Piraeus showcases religious rituals intertwined with artistry. Lastly, Paul Gauguin's Coast at Dieppe painting (1885) invites us into more recent history—depicting serene coastal beauty through his unique artistic lens.