A short definition: When talking about the history of the Old World this means Greek history from early archaic times until the fall of the Western Roman Empire. It may include the history of neighbouring civilizations that is required for a comprehensive understanding of the Greeks and Romans.
During the next days, we will offer a variety of northern European fibulas from Roman times in our online gallery. They exhibit a breathtaking artesian quality and a fine state of preservation. Three more interesting objects are originating from Bronze Age Near East. The cylinder seals show very different scenes, but they all tell a fascinating story from the past.