Category Archives: Public Life

One Museum’s Quest to Preserve Niger’s Precious Cultural Heritage

Posted on July 10, 2014 | 1 comment

Boubou Hama National Museum

Niger does not get a lot of press when it comes to the protection of its cultural heritage. Often it is overshadowed by news about antiquities from its neighbor to the south, Nigeria, and the restitution of the Benin Bronzes taken from that region. However, the people of Niger are proud of their heritage and want to protect and preserve it. One man in particular, Maki Garba from the Boubou Hama National Museum, contacted AntiquityNOW, eager to share the work that’s being done at the museum to ensure that Niger’s past is not lost. Continue reading →

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Posted in Blog, Culture, Education, Public Life

Tagged Africa, ancient history, AntiquityNOW, Boubou Hama National Museum, Maki Garba, National Museum of Niger, Niger, Sahara, Tenere Desert

Exploring LegacyQuest 2014! Time Travel: Greek and Roman Architecture

Posted on July 8, 2014 | Leave a comment

This week we’re featuring another video from a group of students who received an Honorable Mention for their excellent filmmaking efforts. This entry from The Baldwin School in Pennsylvania takes us back in time to Ancient Greece and then fast forwards to Ancient Rome before returning us to the present day, comparing and contrasting architecture throughout the journey. It was created by middle school students Armina, Gloria, Jordyn and Vivienne (Vivi) with the help of their teacher, Jeannette Keshishian. Continue reading →

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Posted in Architecture, Blog, Culture, Education, LegacyQuest, Public Life

Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, Coliseum, Greek architecture, LegacyQuest, Parthenon, Roman architecture, Wells Fargo Center, White House

The Influence of Ancient War Monuments on Their Modern Equivalents Part I: Ancient Rome

Posted on July 3, 2014 | 3 comments

Yasukuni Shrine, Japan.

When one wanders through any major city in our day and age, it is possible to cast one’s eyes over various monuments of war erected by the city, such as the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the al-Shaheed Monument in Baghdad and the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan. However, when gazing over these war monuments, one does not instantly think of the influences of earlier times and creations that were integral to their design. This article, the first in a two-part series, will consider ancient Roman influence on the construction of two specific modern war monuments.[1] Continue reading →

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Posted in Architecture, Blog, Culture, Holidays, Politics, Public Life, War and Violence

Tagged ancient architecture, ancient history, ancient monuments, AntiquityNOW, Arc de Triomphe, Nelson's Column, Trajan's Column, war monuments

Exploring LegacyQuest 2014! World News Live: Roman Architecture Edition

Posted on July 1, 2014 | Leave a comment

The student filmmakers in the next video in our Exploring LegacyQuest 2014 series received an Honorable Mention for their fantastic work. This entry from The Baldwin School in Pennsylvania illuminates Roman architecture and its connection to modern architecture. It was created by middle school students Veda, Hope, Risa, Emily and Abby with the help of their teacher, Jeannette Keshishian. Continue reading →

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Posted in Architecture, Blog, Education, Public Life

Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, aqueducts, Circus Maximus, Coliseum, education, LegacyQuest Film Festival, middle school, modern architecture, Roman architecture

Ramadan Observance and the World Cup: A Major Decision for Muslim Athletes

Posted on June 26, 2014 | 2 comments

Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, begins this Saturday, June 28^th. Adult Muslims are required to abstain from food, drink and sexual relations during the daylight hours and instead use the time to refocus their minds and spirits on God while practicing self-sacrifice. This is an extremely daunting task for most people, especially in today’s society where instant gratification is ferociously embraced. However, for modern Muslim athletes, Ramadan poses an especially large challenge. With major international sporting events taking place such as the World Cup this year and the Summer Olympics in other years, how do the devout observe the month while maintaining such a high level of physical activity? Continue reading →

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Posted in Anatomy and Physiology, Blog, Healing Arts, Holidays, Public Life, Religion, Science and Technology, Sports

Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, Islam, Mazen Aziz, Muslim athletes, Ramadan, Suleiman Nyambui, Summer Olympics, World Cup

Exploring LegacyQuest 2014! Greek Storytelling: A Modern Twist on Persephone

Posted on June 24, 2014 | Leave a comment

In week three of our Exploring LegacyQuest 2014 series we’re featuring the festival’s third place winner. This entry from The Baldwin School in Pennsylvania takes a fun and original approach to uncovering the ancient Greek practice of storytelling. It was created by middle school students Allison, Saachi, Jattu, Emma and Ivonna with the help of their teacher, Jeannette Keshishian. Continue reading →

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Posted in Blog, Culture, Education, LegacyQuest, Literature, Public Life

Tagged Ancient Greece, ancient history, AntiquityNOW, education, film festival, LegacyQuest, Persephone, storytelling

Girl Be Heard: Across Borders

Posted on June 20, 2014 | Leave a comment

We want to congratulate our partner, Girl Be Heard, on their Girl Be Heard Across Borders Conference tour taking place June 9th-July 9^th. The schedule is packed with performances, workshops, talkbacks, social activities and more, all of which are intended to give a voice to women in conflict. Continue reading →

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Posted in AntiquityNOW News, Blog, Crime, Culture, Human Rights, Politics, Public Life, War and Violence

Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, Girl Be Heard, human rights, violence, women in conflict

The Summer Solstice: From Ancient Celebration to a Modern Day at the Beach

Posted on June 19, 2014 | 10 comments

Saturday, June 21^st, marks the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and that means the first day of summer! For many, it’s time for barbecues, pool parties, camping trips and vacations at the beach, but for some, the solstice is a much more spiritual day steeped in ancient traditions. How did our ancestors celebrate this first day of the warm season? Continue reading →

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Posted in Blog, Holidays, Meteorology, Public Life, Recreation, Religion, Science and Technology

Tagged Ancient China, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greeks, ancient history, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Romans, AntiquityNOW, Celtic Druids, June solstice, midsummer, Native Americans, summer solstice

Bon Appetit Wednesday! Celebrate the World Cup With Tasty Vatapá

Posted on June 18, 2014 | 2 comments

In honor of the World Cup currently being held in Brazil, we’re bringing you a traditional Brazilian dish as unique as the people that fill this vibrant country. The dish, called vatapá, is from the Bahia state in Brazil, a region on the Atlantic coast where the first European landed in 1500 and claimed Brazil for Portugal. It is a land rich in culture and history and its people are proud not only of their Brazilian nationality, but specifically of their Bahian heritage. Continue reading →

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Posted in Blog, Bon Appetit Wednesday, Culinary, Culture, Public Life, Sports

Tagged ancient history, ancient recipes, AntiquityNOW, Bahia, Bon Appetit Wednesday, Brazil, Brazilian cuisine, Vatapa, World Cup, Yoruba

Exploring LegacyQuest 2014! Fashion: A Makeover Show

Posted on June 17, 2014 | Leave a comment

The second video we’re featuring in our Exploring LegacyQuest 2014 series is the second place winner of the festival. All about fashion in the ancient world, this entry hails from The Baldwin School in Pennsylvania. It was created by middle school students Meghan, Julia, Amanda, Frances, Grace and Sasha with the guiding hand of their teacher, Jeannette Keshishian. Continue reading →