
EPISODE 1 - "MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN"
Venus of Willendorf - A Case of Peak Shift
- Sweet Briar College, Virginia, US
Insights into the "Venus" or "Woman" of Willendorf and similar depictions. - Discovery Channel
Article and images on archaeological discoveries about weaving that provide a new look at the Venus of Willendorf.
Egypt and the Ordered Body: Egyptian Art
- Egyptian Sculpture Gallery, British Museum, UK
Array of images, detailed descriptions, context, and audio links centered on items from a large, historic collection. - Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US
Links to images and highlights of 50 specially selected Egyptian works of art, and description of an extensive collection. - Egyptian Museum in Cairo, established by Egyptian government
Official showcase featuring images and descriptions of 169 examples of Egyptian art.
Egypt and the Ordered Body: Valley of the Kings
- Excellent overview of Valley of the Kings excavations.
Includes interactive atlas, images, narrated video tours, and information on the tombs. - Institute of Egyptian Art & Archaeology, University of Memphis, US
Links to news articles and images of a recently discovered tomb, and various Egyptology sites. - Eternal Egypt, website produced in partnership with the Egyptian government
Informative article on Egyptian art within an interactive tour, with video and audio links.
Ancient Greece and the Naked Body: Rules of Polykleitos
- Holy Land Photos, Bethel University, Minnesota, US
High resolution image and description of The Spear Bearer (Doryphoros) sculpture by Polykleitos. - Greeklandscapes.com
Articles with numerous photographs on styles, techniques, and transformations in Greek art.
Ancient Greece and the Naked Body: Riace Bronzes
- Riace Bronzes
Brief discussion of the artistry and history of the bronze pair, with useful range of photographic views. - University of Texas
Interesting images comparing the two statues and showing one in its pre-restored state.
EPISODE 2 - "THE DAY PICTURES WERE BORN"
Discovery of Altamira: Altamira, Spain
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Museo de Altamira, Ministry of Culture, Spain
Exhibition overview, including cave replica, details and images of the Museum, and a video of reconstructed cave life. -
Deutsches Museum
Summary of the Museum's Altamira exhibition, its reproduction of the cave roof and its paintings, and of its conservation work.
More Cave Painting Sites: Lascaux, France - Salon of Bulls
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Cave of Lascaux, French Government site
Series of images as part of a Virtual Visit on an informative and well illustrated website.
Chauvet Cave, France - Panel of Felines
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The Cave of Chauvet, Ministry of Culture & Communication, France
Find the feline pack by taking a virtual visit to the End Chamber, West Wall, and its central panel. -
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US
Excellent image of the felines with a short, informative summary of the Chauvet Cave discovery, content, and background.
Peche Merle, France - Spotted Horses
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Pech Merle Prehistory Center
Numbers three and twelve on the interactive map lead to the ledge and "dotted horses" while other map locations lead to more discoveries.
Niaux Caves, France - Wounded Bison
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Bradshaw Foundation
Niaux bison images and summary as part of a wide ranging site on the art of early humans, and featuring observations by famed rock art experts. -
Ariège Pyrenees
Visitor information for the Niaux Caves, featuring pictures of the bison and of the nearby Park of Prehistoric Art in Tarascon.
San People of South Africa
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South African Museum, Iziko Museums of Cape Town, South Africa
Comprehensive text on San rock art with images, reading list, and an index to more museum links. -
Discover our Drakensberg, South Africa
Regional tourist site with illustrated, interesting visitor information and links, some relating specifically to Game Pass Shelter.
Expert - Professor David Whitley, archaeologist: Chumash - Cave Art of California
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, US
Images and informative Q and A format sets Chumash cave art in a broader, cultural context.
EPISODE 3 - "THE ART OF PERSUASION"
Darius and the First Political Logo
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Compass Collections Online
A brief history of Persian coins with image and details of a daric coin featuring Darius as an archer. -
Media Studies Department, Malaspina University-College, Canada
Dr. Marshall Soules presents images through time analyzing the effects they create and how. -
Center for Media Studies & Political Culture, University of Iowa, US
One of several strong images used to present George W. Bush in different ways.
Alexander's Face
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Alexander Coins
Professional collector Andrew McIntyre relates fascinating facts explaining the meaning of the features of coins minted at Alexander III's command. -
Lawrence University, Wisconsin, US
Description and background of both sides of a "tetradrachm" coin, linked to a clear close up of the famous Alexandrian head. -
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, US
Image and detailed description of a "stater," an ancient Greek coin, featuring the head of Alexander the Great.
Expert - Dr. Andrew Fitzpatrick, Wessex Archaeology
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The Amesbury Archer, Wessex Archaeology, UK
Fascinating illustrated background to the excavation of the grave, artifacts, remains and origins of the "King of Stonehenge." -
The Amesbury Archer…, Archaeology, bbc.co.uk
Images and comprehensive account of the discovery of the possible ruler of Stonehenge and his treasure
EPISODE 4 - "ONCE UPON A TIME"
Aristotle - "The Poetics'
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Perseus Digital Library, Tufts University, Massachusetts, US
Full translation of The Poetics with database links from key terms for scholarly explanations and sources.
Joseph Campbell - Storytelling
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Pacifica Graduate Institute, California, US
Chronology of the writer's life with useful links, one of several features from the home of the Joseph Campbell collection.
Carl Jung - Collective Unconscious, Storytelling
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Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, California, US
Concise summary of Jungian idea from the collective unconscious to archetypes and their link to Campbell's work.
SPECIAL INTERACTIVE: Build your own story telling monument: Trajan's Column, Rome
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McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
Excellent searchable database providing illustrations, context, details of techniques, and links to a fine collection of slides. -
University of Los Angeles, California, US
Large Quicktime files allow three dimensional manipulation of black and white views and a slow scan of sections of Trajan's Column.
Storytelling, Aboriginal Style
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Aboriginal Australia Art & Culture Centre, Alice Springs, Australia
Aboriginals themselves provide highlights of their culture including the Didgeridoo University. -
Indigenous Australia, Australian Museum
Concise introduction to the aboriginal culture of Australia with topics including storytelling, dreamtime, and historical background. -
Australian Didjeridu Cultural Hub, Australia
Well designed site (updated only to 2004). Centers on the instrument unique to native Australian culture, and explores its true role.
Expert - David Attenborough, Television Presenter
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Aboriginal Art Online, Queensland, Australia
Informative summaries of the art of aboriginal Australians as captured in songs, stories, paintings and sacred rites. -
Australian Museum Online
Searches under "paintings," "rock art," and "aboriginal art" reveal images and information from the latest finds to the care and conservation of art.
EPISODE 5 - "TO DEATH AND BACK"
D. H. Lawrence - Ship of Death
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Bureau of Public Secrets, Berkeley, US
Critical analysis and interpretation of Ship of Death in Kenneth Roxreth's 1947 introduction to D.H. Lawrence's Selected Poems.
The Skulls of Jericho
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British Museum, UK
Image and brief description of the practice of skull removal and modeling as seen in specimens found under the houses of ancient Jericho. -
Nicholson Museum, University of Sydney, Australia K
Image with short explanation of head reburial and skull details found through x-ray and CT scan technologies.
The Moche Civilization
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Australian Museum
Brief background and several high quality color images from a 2003-2004 exhibition on priceless objects from the Moche rituals of human sacrifice. -
The World of Tribal Art, VI:3/ 2000
Feature essay by Sebastian Miller on Moche fineline painting; detailed description of the technique and expandable illustrations. -
IBM/PUCP/Wiese Virtual Archaeology Website
Basic, illustrated information about the archaeological site of El Brujo (the Wizard or Sorcerer), where humans were sacrificed.
The Aztecs of Mexico
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Emuseum, Minnesota State University, Mankato, US
Images of sacrificial blades, links to related pages, and brief descriptions of four different types of Aztec human sacrifice. -
Civilizations in America, Washington State University, US
Images and general essay with gruesome details of human sacrifice and the offering of blood to the Aztec gods.
The Etruscans
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The Mysterious Etruscans
Personal site rich with description and images of Etruscan art, including links to the hellish painting of the tombs of the Blue Demons and Orcus.
EXPERTS - Sheldon Solomon and Jeff Greenberg, Professors of Social Psychology: Human Awareness of Death
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National Public Radio, US
Impressive array of transcripts, readings, and other resources relating to the broadcast series, The End of Life: Exploring Death in America. -
Religionlink.org, US
Site designed to help journalists research religion related topics, including death; links provided from list of experts with summaries of their research. -
Encyclopedia of Psychology, Jacksonville State University, Alabama, US
provides a wide range of links to sites related to practical support and articles on death and dying.