The great stone figures that today grace the Assyrian Gallery of the Bowdoin College Museum of Art were carved more than 2500 years ago for the palaces and temples of Ashurnasirpal II (883-859 B.C.), ...

This was many centuries before Christ’s time. King Sennacherib of the Assyrian Empire led the invasion of Jerusalem to strengthen his control over trade routes through the Syrian Desert to the ...

Following the second meeting between Pope Francis and Mar Awa III, ACI MENA, CNA’s Arabic-language news partner, conducted an exclusive interview with the catholicos-patriarch of the Assyrian ...

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Other highly prized tributary items that had arrived at the Assyrian palaces from Phoenicia were ivory carvings and colored glass made by Phoenician artisans who were known for combining multiple ...

The Tomb was located in the North-West Palace of the Ancient city of Kalkhu (modern city of Nimrud). The city of Kalkhu was a capital of the Assyrian Empire for over 150 years until King Sargon moved ...

Some of history's most notorious forgeries include a Vermeer that tricked a Nazi and a fake sculpture by Michelangelo.

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Fruit Carving Art : Fruits are beautiful in their own right, but when their carved or simply arranged in a different way, they look exquisite. Carving fruit is a wonderful talent. Very often we come ...

Pumpkin carving is a Halloween tradition that combines artistry, creativity, and a touch of spooky fun. Whether you’re looking for simple designs to try with kids or intricate carvings to impress ...

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