Mask and mourning veil of Empress Elizabeth of Bavaria (Sissi), circa 1880. The mask is made of black velvet, decorated with jet beads and lace. The set was a lace bonnet with ostrich feathers and an asymmetrical veil reaching the hips. [1838x1276]2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Anglo-Saxon sword with silver decoration, found in a man's grave in Heggestrøa - Norway. Circa 9th century [736x1043]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A British pilot exits his crash-landing Harrier jump jet at Kandahar5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/CatastrophicFailure
Corinthian Bronze Helmet found in Olympia. Dated from archaic period, 565-530 BC. Piece has a height of 23cm (c. 9in), was acquired in 1832 by the Louvre, and it's not on display. [1080x594]2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
World's oldest Coin factory discovered in China. If confirmed, the 2,600-year-old mint could rewrite the history of money. (full story in comments) [1024x539]2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
After centuries underground, the dirt-encrusted object gave little hint of what it would reveal.But painstaking conservation work has revealed what experts are now hailing as “the most important British Celtic art object of the millennium”. [620x413]4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A massive, well-preserved 1,700 year-old Roman mosaic was recently unearthed while performing city sewer construction. (Source in comment) [721x1860]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This is the first known photograph of the magnificent statue of Moschophoros (Calf Bearer), when was discovered on the Acropolis of Athens in 1864. [1061x1359]3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Two battle axes used in hand-to-hand fighting at the Battle of Grunwald over 600 years ago have been found by detectorists during a sweep of the famous battle site in northern Poland. [1000x667]3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The “Momo” and “Uzeir” twin towers burn on Sniper Alley in downtown Sarajevo during the Serbian shelling of the Bosnian capital on June 08, 1992, in the first months of the Bosnian Genocide. (Photographer: Georges Gobet)6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/CatastrophicFailure
Mummified Parrot found by Archaeologists in the Ancient Atacama Desert.3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
6 5/8 inch Megalodon tooth, 3 1/8 inch fossil Great White and 1 1/2 inch modern day Great White tooth.10yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/pics
The Hovenring is a suspended bicycle path roundabout on the border between Eindhoven and Veldhoven in the Netherlands. It is the first suspended bicycle roundabout in the world.6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Uniform Coat Robert E. Lee wore when he met with Grant at Appomattox on April 9th. 1865 [1944x2896]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The Latvian Banka has released, a Colletor Coin titled Honey Coin whose design features honeycomb cells which form a rough outline of the geographic contour of Latvia and the Gulf of Riga [1400x990]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/DesignPorn
16th century conserved rapier sword from Spanish galleon Atocha [2448x3264]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The Ribchester Helmet. A ceremonial bronze Roman cavalry parade helmet with face mask, circa 1st-2nd century AD. Uncovered near Ribchester, England. (Front:Right Side) [750x893]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A warthog, seemingly unfazed by a failed hunting attempt and the massive spearhead jutting out of her skull.4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
The Mayas often went to their dentists, but not for fillings or to get a new crown put on. They went to have their teeth beautified with gemstones. (More info in comment)3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
This sword was found in Langeid in Bygland in Setesdal in 2011. It is a truly unique sword from the late Viking Age, embellished with gold, inscriptions and other ornamentation. (full story in comment) [564x2340]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Details from an Etruscan chariot in the Metropolitan Museum of Art [1280x1707]4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The Romans placed pits called 'lilia' north of the Antonine Wall. Oval-shaped and possibly covered over in leaves, spikes were placed inside these pits to incapacitate any attacking enemy. Fascinating examples survive at Rough Castle.3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Amazing find in East England - 3,000 years old bronze ax with complete wooden handle [960x418]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The incredible story of how a British soldier's life was saved when an enemy bullet lodged in his bugle on the First World War battlefields has come to light 100 years on after the instrument was discovered in a store cupboard. [634x525]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Designed in the late 1770s this incredible little robot called simply The Writer, was designed and built by Swiss-born watchmaker Pierre Jaquet-Droz3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
This 1st century AD mosaic from the “House of the Tragic Poet” in Pompeii shows a piper playing two auli at once, surrounded by actors in goatskin dresses and theatrical masks. [1860x2560]4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Gladiator’s dagger and pair of bronze greaves (leg guards) from Pompeii, decorated with relief of Jupiter (left) and Neptune (right), 1st century BCE. (Archaeological Museum, Naples)9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/pics
The Terrace of the Lions is a sacred avenue on the island of Delos dedicated to Apollo~ Mikonos, Greece3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Archaeologists in the Burnt City have discovered what appears to be an ancient prosthetic eye (more info in comment)7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
This small carving of a water bird was created 33,000 years ago. The sculpted piece of mammoth ivory, found in the Hohle Fels cave in Germany, may be the earliest representation of a bird. [900x675]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A remarkable survivor - a rare example of a Roman Carpenters Plane from the Rhenish State Museum in Trier, Germany. Surface planing was achieved with the help of a hand plane (plana) like this one & not very different to a modern plane [960x748]4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This 14th century European war sword was probably captured from a crusader and taken as a trophy to the arsenal at Alexandria [631x1000]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
800 year old chain mail discovered in Co Longford. It is currently being held by local tourist attraction, Granard Knights & Conquests, before it goes to the National Museum of Ireland.2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
The Hovenring is a suspended bicycle path roundabout on the border between Eindhoven and Veldhoven in the Netherlands. It is the first suspended bicycle roundabout in the world.11yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/pics
Very Rare Mid-1800s Opera Glasses La Mignonne in the Shape of a Miniature Purse [1343x1100]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A beautiful collection of Minoan swords and daggers from Malia are on display on the ground floor of the Archaeological Museum at Iraklion. They date to the period between ca. 1800 and 1600 BC. [1920x1080]4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This ring is believed to have been worn by French heroine Joan of Arc and owned by King Henry VII [634x584]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A beautiful hit detector in southern England - 42-year-old Lisa Grace found this beautiful medieval gold pin, which is very similar to the one depicted by King Edward IV (photo in the commentary) Preliminary valuation of a valuable find - between 10,000 and 15,000 pounds [634x589]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Aura is designed primarily for business travelers and frequent flyers, During a flight, users can place headphones over the head and extend the retractable visor down for complete isolation. [564x3065]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ProductPorn
One of the oldest prosthetic body parts in human history - 3,000-year-old wooden toe. [1200x801]4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
An ancient Chinese handle in the shape of a dragon’s head. This artefact dates to the Eastern Han dynasty, from about the 1st to 2nd century. It is made of gilded bronze with traces of red pigment. [1280x1600]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Arrow spacer, 1400-1500. These were sewn into linen arrow bags, protecting the feathers from crushing. The small notches allow small broadheads to pass through. [1600x1200]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
10 tons of 2 million ancient coins from Han Dynasty 2,200 years ago unearthed in China [950x632]9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A partially intact Roman mosaic depicting a lion and tiger fighting. Provenance unknown - Museo Archeologico Nazionale Napoli, Italy [1612x1613]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
German bullet wedged in a clip of British cartridges - World War II9yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
A powerful mother feeds her children. Transport, converted into a tanker, US Navy Convair R3Y-2 Tradewind while refueling four Grumman F9F Cougar fighters.2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
The Mayas often went to their dentists, but not for fillings or to get a new crown put on. They went to have their teeth beautified with gemstones. (More info in comment) [1000x833]3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A rocking horse said to have belonged to Charles I, made c1610. One of the oldest surviving in the world, it was carved from a single piece of elm. (more info in comment)1yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
A Roman bathhouse still in use after 2,000 years in Khenchela, Algeria6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/Damnthatsinteresting
Marine archaeologists have recovered a bronze arm from an ancient shipwreck off the Greek island of Antikythera, where the remains of at least seven more priceless statues from the classical world are believed to lie buried [1638x983]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A little ivory head of gladiator from Pompeii - Naples, Archaeological Museum [1280x1707]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
An archaeologist working on the restoration of an Ancient Roman mosaic representing Apollo, the god of music & arts. Discovered in the Terme de Traiano (Baths of Trajan) near the Ancient Colosseum in Rome. [1180x1382]4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/MosaicPorn
The floor of St John's Co Cathedral Valletta Malta. Each section is a burial spot for a knight of Malta. Each is made of inlaid marble [928X850]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
800 year old chain mail discovered in Co Longford. It is currently being held by local tourist attraction, Granard Knights & Conquests, before it goes to the National Museum of Ireland.[614x561]2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
The Ribchester helmet. A Roman helmet with headpiece & face mask for use in cavalry displays. The headpiece is embossed with a scene of a military skirmish. Bronze, 1st-2nd century AD. Part of a hoard discovered in Lancashire in 1796. [1540x2048]2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A few years ago my friend from reddit /u/Proteon sent me a great artifact today I wanted to present it to you are headphones from the Second World War - USS AIR FORCE [3024x4032]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Headless religious statue uncovered in residential complex in China [1600x945]3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
1800-Year-Old Roman Era Theater Found at Jerusalem’s Western Wall (more info in comment) [5577x3718]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Swords used in the coronation of Frederick the Great, recovered by American forces from the German bunker at the end of World War II. [1280x1591]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Benty Grange Anglo-Saxon Helmet and Reconstruction in comment (650CE), Weston Park Museum, Sheffield [640x897]4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This coffee table seems to bend reality, and defy the laws of gravity [564x1075] (i.imgur.com)6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/DesignPorn
A 12th/13th century battle axe with its original wooden haft still attached, from River Corrib, Co Galway, Ireland. [800x740]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
One of the oldest prosthetic body parts in human history - 3,000-year-old wooden toe.4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
This is an amazing plate showing the fossilized remains of Uintacrinus socialis crinoids. The display described the arms of this crinoid could grow to a meter in length.11yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/pics
This is a right foot leather insole from a Roman child's slipper and was found in the Severan fort ditch, Vindolanda - Vindolanda is located along Hadrian's Wall. England [720x960]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
This 'creeping hyena' forms the highly decorated butt-end of an Upper Palaeolithic spear thrower. The hook used to propel the spear is clearly visible. It was found at La Madeleine rock shelter in Tursac, Dordogne - France (c. 17,000 c. 12,000 years ago)[2299x1223]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Jinete Sword of Boabdil (Muhammad XII) Last Nasarid Emir of Granada, c. 1400 (more info in comment) [961x1200]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Bastion 14 on the old Roman wall that used to surround the City of London (2nd-18th Centuries) [2592x1552]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A red Jolly Roger flag from ca. 1780 – the red background meant that she ship flying the flag would take no prisoners if their opponents put up a fight. This was designed to intimidate ships into immediately surrendering to the pirate ship [634x605]7yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Archaeologists from the University of Turku, in collaboration with the Finnish Heritage Agency, and researchers from the University of Helsinki have uncovered a stone age wooden “staff” shaped like a serpent. (4,400-year-old)2yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
A hidden staircase leading to a secret room inside this 19th Century Victorian home [1200x1600]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
A remarkable survivor - a rare example of a Roman Carpenters Plane from the Rhenish State Museum in Trier, Germany. Surface planing was achieved with the help of a hand plane (plana) like this one & not very different to a modern plane4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
Corinthian helmet from the tomb of Denda. The name of the warrior (Denda) is engraved on the left greave. From a Greek workshop in South Italy, 500–490 BC [3240x4320]8yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Hydraulis of Dion is a unique exhibit of the archaeological Museum in Dion. The organ pipes are arranged in two rows and consist of 24 additional and 16 narrower pipes. It is the oldest instrument of that type discovered so far.[1447x3305]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Glass containers in the shape of sandals - Roman manufacture - late 2nd eay 3rd century AD. Romisch-Germanisches Museum, Cologne[1080x739]3yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
3 Giant Viking Swords made entirely of bronze make up Norway's incredible monument titled Sverd i fjell Set deep in stone, these swords commemorate the Historic Battle of Hafrsfjord, which took place in the year 872.6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
The intricate 13th century ring brooch was found by chance by a walker on the seashore near Dingle. The brooch contains a small semi-precious tourmaline stone, a dagger-like pin and is inscribed with gothic lettering. [800x451]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Russian Artist Uses Ancient Technique To Turn Walls Into Art, And The Result Is Gorgeous [880x1173]5yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/DesignPorn
WWII cash hoard found under floor of Churchill's tailor (full story in comment) [780x438]6yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/ArtefactPorn
Part of the National Museums of Scotland collection these are 3 of many leather Roman shoes found at Trimontium in the Scottish Borders. The soil conditions mean they were found in an amazing condition of preservation. These shoes were worn over 1,800 years ago.4yr ⋅ bigmeat ⋅ r/interestingasfuck
