Geoffrey Chaucer (c.1343-1400)
Was an English poet, civil servant, philosopher and astronomer, best known as the author of The Canterbury Tales. He strived in the use of the english language in his works instead of french and latin, being nicknamed "father of English literature"
Joan of Arc (c.1412-1431)
Was a french peasant, turned military commander after refortedly having visions of the Archangel Michael and other saints. She's honored as a defender of the French nation due to her involvement in the 100 years' war and is now a catholic saint
The true nature of bird migration was finally understood in western science thanks to the discovery of this stork in Germany which was still alive despite having a central African hunter's spear through its neck
The true nature of bird migration was finally understood in western science thanks to the discovery of this stork in Germany which was still alive despite having a central African hunter's spear through its neck https://t.co/zRRh0ISTVs
A major obstacle that prevents us from understanding the classics on their own terms is our inability to conceive of rebellion against the divine as anything other than stunning and brave
A major obstacle that prevents us from understanding the classics on their own terms is our inability to conceive of rebellion against the divine as anything other than stunning and brave
Etruscan couple chilling with cats 🐈✨
Based on the Etruscan Sarcophagus of the Spouses (c. 520-510 B.C.E)
found in a large necropolis in Cerverteri, now it’s in the Louvre museum
l've taken some liberties in my artwork but tried to base the decoration on their lovely frescoes
Just learned that Drew Struzan can no longer paint anymore, as his Alzheimer's has progressed. What an incredible legacy that captured every generation...
Sigismund the Old (1467-1548)
Was the King of Poland and Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1506 until his death. A capable administrator and patron of the arts, he secured Poland's unity and position as a major player in western european politics and it's dominance over the east
This is clinker built, aka lapstrake, meaning the planks are overlapping. This is a northern European tradition that never existed in the med. Also single steering oar on the starboard side in the northern style (starboard is from "steer board"), greeks and Romans had one on each…
This is clinker built, aka lapstrake, meaning the planks are overlapping. This is a northern European tradition that never existed in the med. Also single steering oar on the starboard side in the northern style (starboard is from "steer board"), greeks and Romans had one on each…
Ea-nāṣir (18th century BC)
Was a mesopotamian merchant from Ur, widely renowned for his poor-quality copper. He is most well-known for a customer complaint written against him by one of his costumers, Nanni, in 1750 BCE. He also could've been a neighbour of Patriarch Abraham
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