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A puzzle jug, c. 1660 - 1690.

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Puzzle Jugs, the Drinking Vessels Designed to Confound

If you're thirsty for problem-solving, these pitchers are perfect.

By Carly Silver
Lamella Orphica, a gold foil tablet dating from the 4th century BC.

objects of intrigue

The Ancient Greeks Created Golden Passports to Paradise

Engraved pieces of foil aimed to ensure the spirits of worthy dead people made it safely to Elysium.

By Carly Silver
Rabbi Mendel Jacobs has dubbed this "Kosher Tartan", and the pattern is registered with the Scottish Tartan Authority.

judaism

Scottish Jews Have Their Own Official Tartan

It's kosher!

By Carly Silver
A miniature watercolor on ivory from c. 1840.

objects of intrigue

19th-Century 'Lover's Eye' Jewelry Was the Perfect Accessory for Secret Affairs

The more brazen paramours walked around wearing a piece of their illicit beloved.

By Carly Silver
The Liver of Piacenza.

objects of intrigue

The Clay Models Used to Analyze Entrails in the Ancient World

Need to tell the future? Consult the library of livers.

By Carly Silver
A glirarium, or dormouse fattener.

objects of intrigue

The Dormouse-Fattening Jars of Ancient Rome

For the plumpest, tastiest rodents.

By Carly Silver
Votive plaque dedicated by a man suffering from sore eyes and a malformed foot.

sculptures

Why Ancient Greek Temples Were Full of Disembodied Clay Limbs

Arms and legs and eyes and ears and genitals, oh my!

By Carly Silver
Some fascina in the Musée Saint-Remi in Reims, France.

objects of intrigue

Romans Used to Ward Off Sickness With Flying Penis Amulets

Maybe it worked?

By Carly Silver
When Ancient Romans Had Their Clothes Stolen, They Responded With Curse Tablets

objects of intrigue

When Ancient Romans Had Their Clothes Stolen, They Responded With Curse Tablets

The gods shall punish toga thieves.

By Carly Silver

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