Ancient Poisoners Discovered
Image: Francesco d’Errico and Lucinda Blackwell
Scientists studying the archaeological artifacts at the Border Cave in Africa discovered the earliest use of poison:
The researchers also dated a lump of beeswax mixed with toxic resin that was likely used to haft, or attach, stone points to the shafts of arrows or spears. The beeswax dates to about [...]
Holy of Holies: The Tribuna of the Uffizi
Today’s “Feel Art Again” is a double-header. First up was a post on the German-English artist Johann Zoffany (1733-1810); now this post delves into his painting “The Tribuna of the Uffizi.” Read both to get the full story on this talented artist.
In the summer of 1772, Johann Zoffany was sent by Queen Charlotte to Florence [...]
