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The interior of this alabaster piece allows us to infer its manufacturing process, since using a cylindrical instrument, similar to a tube, it was rubbed and worn down, creating the internal cavity of the bowl. From Tula, 900-1250 CE, National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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The interior of this alabaster piece allows us to infer its manufacturing process, since using a cylindrical instrument, similar to a tube, it was rubbed and worn down, creating the internal cavity of the bowl. From Tula, 900-1250 CE, National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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This Toltec turkey-shaped vessel may have been part of the burial of a high-ranking figure. It dates from the Early Postclassic period and is currently part of the collection of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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This Toltec turkey-shaped vessel may have been part of the burial of a high-ranking figure. It dates from the Early Postclassic period and is currently part of the collection of the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A Tlatilco ceramic figure depicting a woman kissing her pet dog. 1250-800 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico city

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A Tlatilco ceramic figure depicting a woman kissing her pet dog. 1250-800 BCE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico city

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A ceramic brazier with three spherical supports, found in Tula in Mexico. Late Postclassic Period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic brazier with three spherical supports, found in Tula in Mexico. Late Postclassic Period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic urn in the shape of a rabbit reclining with its legs crossed. Mexica culture, Late Postclassic period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A ceramic urn in the shape of a rabbit reclining with its legs crossed. Mexica culture, Late Postclassic period , now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A jaguar-shaped cuauhxicalli in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. This altar-like stone vessel was used to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims.

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A jaguar-shaped cuauhxicalli in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. This altar-like stone vessel was used to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims.

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A pendant from Paquimé in Mexico, 1200-1450 CE. The pendant is largely covered with a mosaic of more than 170 turquoise tiles, several hematite fragments, and a small copper rectangle. Now housed at the the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A pendant from Paquimé in Mexico, 1200-1450 CE. The pendant is largely covered with a mosaic of more than 170 turquoise tiles, several hematite fragments, and a small copper rectangle. Now housed at the the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A painted ceramic vessel made by the Mexica people, 14th-16th century CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A painted ceramic vessel made by the Mexica people, 14th-16th century CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A jaguar mask made of green and black stone and shell, found in tomb 105 of Monte Albán in Mexico. 200-500 CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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A jaguar mask made of green and black stone and shell, found in tomb 105 of Monte Albán in Mexico. 200-500 CE, now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City

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An ancient sculpture showing a Greek strategist. The marble object was discovered in Herculaneum and is dated to the 1st century CE. It is probably a copy of a Greek original from the 5th century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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An ancient sculpture showing a Greek strategist. The marble object was discovered in Herculaneum and is dated to the 1st century CE. It is probably a copy of a Greek original from the 5th century BCE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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Remaining on the former site of Heungbeopsa Temple, this stele is dedicated to the great Buddhist monk Jingong . The main body with inscription was broken down, and its fragments were moved to National museum of Korea

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Remaining on the former site of Heungbeopsa Temple, this stele is dedicated to the great Buddhist monk Jingong . The main body with inscription was broken down, and its fragments were moved to National museum of Korea

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Interior of The Cave of Saint Ignatius. The cave was home to Saint Ignatius of Loyola who shut himself in a cave to pray and do penance during his sojourn in the city of Manresa from 1522-1523. The Cave is a natural grotto over which the Church is built.

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Interior of The Cave of Saint Ignatius. The cave was home to Saint Ignatius of Loyola who shut himself in a cave to pray and do penance during his sojourn in the city of Manresa from 1522-1523. The Cave is a natural grotto over which the Church is built.

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Roman fresco from Herculaneum showing two young women, where one of them holds a wax tablet and a stylus for writing. Object dated to the 1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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Roman fresco from Herculaneum showing two young women, where one of them holds a wax tablet and a stylus for writing. Object dated to the 1st century CE. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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Reconstruction of the Roman Emperor Caracalla based on his bust at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Caracalla was the son of Septimius Severus, born in modern-day Libya to a Libyan-Punic family, and Julia Domna, who was born in modern-day Syria to an Arab family

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Reconstruction of the Roman Emperor Caracalla based on his bust at the National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Caracalla was the son of Septimius Severus, born in modern-day Libya to a Libyan-Punic family, and Julia Domna, who was born in modern-day Syria to an Arab family

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Wall painting from Herculaneum, depicting a tragic actor resting after the play. The fresco is dated to the 1st century BCE. The objectis in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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Wall painting from Herculaneum, depicting a tragic actor resting after the play. The fresco is dated to the 1st century BCE. The objectis in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples.

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Ancient Greek Kithara reconstruction. The Kithara was similar to a Lyre but larger and more complex. It was Associated with the god Apollo who was patron of Musicians. Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon, Greece.

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Ancient Greek Kithara reconstruction. The Kithara was similar to a Lyre but larger and more complex. It was Associated with the god Apollo who was patron of Musicians. Museum of Ancient Greek Musical Instruments, Katakolon, Greece.

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A Veracruz basalt monumental sculpture of a turtle. Postclassic period , now housed at the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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A Veracruz basalt monumental sculpture of a turtle. Postclassic period , now housed at the Xalapa Museum of Anthropology in Mexico

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Popular motif from Greek and Roman mythology - the depiction of lovers, Mars and Venus on a Roman fresco. The object dates back to the 1st century CE and discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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Popular motif from Greek and Roman mythology - the depiction of lovers, Mars and Venus on a Roman fresco. The object dates back to the 1st century CE and discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is located in the National Archaeological Museum of Naples.

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The Colorful Phoenix Mingqi is a Luoxia-style guqin collected by the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in China. According to the inscription on the belly of the guqin, the maker was Lei Wei, a guqin maker from the Tang Dynasty

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The Colorful Phoenix Mingqi is a Luoxia-style guqin collected by the Zhejiang Provincial Museum in China. According to the inscription on the belly of the guqin, the maker was Lei Wei, a guqin maker from the Tang Dynasty

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Medal designed by Pierre L'Enfant for the Society of the Cincinnati, a fraternal order of officers who served under Washington. Manufactured in Paris, ca. 1783-84. Gold and enamel. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection

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Medal designed by Pierre L'Enfant for the Society of the Cincinnati, a fraternal order of officers who served under Washington. Manufactured in Paris, ca. 1783-84. Gold and enamel. Metropolitan Museum of Art collection

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