34 Ancient Civilization Discoveries
From Ancient Cityscapes to Ancient Rome Editorials:
Meghan Young — Nov 4, 2009 — Fashion
It’s impossible to forget our past. It seeps into our present-day activities and future possibilities. As a species, we continue to not only unlock secrets from our past, we draw inspiration from it as well. Take these ancient civilization discoveries, for instance; they encompass everything from fashion to architecture to accessories.
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Goddess Bridal Couture
Modern Wedding Dresses With an Ancient Deity Touch
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Ancient Greek Sandal Skateboard
Tougher than Leather
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Modern Day Goddess Fashion
Runway Styles Influenced by Ancient Egypt
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Egyptian Accessories
Anna Sui Spring 2009 Channels Ancient Boho Chic
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Modern Ziggurat Architecture
Tiago Viegas' Crea Building Challenge Channels Ancient Cultures
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Fashion Inspired by Ancient China
Tibi Spring 2009
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Ancient Cityscapes
Russian Designers Ujean and Glazyrin Create Sweeping Masterpieces
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Eco Earthy Architecture
Kendle Company Uses Ancient Building Techniques for Modern Marvels
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Ancient Rome Theme Parks
Disneyland of Italy
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Ancient Rome Editorials
'Romulus and Remus' Modernizes the Iconic Historical Figures
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Ancient Eco Architecture
10 Sustainable Buildings That Still Stand
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Ancient Typographic Rebirth
‘Angels & Demons' Ambigram Reignites Love for Mirror Words
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Ancient Grecian Shorts
Anne Valerie Hash Paris S/S 2009
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Touch Screen Phones Inpired by Ancient Scripts
The Scroll
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Ancient War Tourism
Atlantis Travel Agency Ads
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Reclaiming Ancient Cities
Bulgarian Government is Saving Seuthopolis
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Ancient Civilization Accessories
Lama Hourani Jewelry Collection Channels the Culture of Jordan
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King Tut's Face Revealed For First Time
Modern Preservation for Ancient Mummification
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Adding Vibrance to History
Rome HDR Photos Shed New Light on Ancient Architecture
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Ancient Prank Texts?
The Voynich Manuscript Could Be The Hoax of the Century
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Ancient Wrist Watches
The '12 Gan-Ji' Watch is Based on Ancient Chinese Concepts
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Ancient Culture Meets Electronic Music
Amerindians In Bogota
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Miracle Fruit
Ancient Berries Could Battle Obesity, Diabetes
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Ancient Princess Accessories
Replica Egyptian Fine Art Jewelery Lets You Feel Like Cleopatra
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Asian Fashion Furniture
The Kimono Chair Makes Use of Ancient Fabrics
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Ancient Game Amalgamations
Mario and Monster Hunter Collide in a Traditional Japanese Painting
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Ancient Egyptian Facial Reconstructions
3D Image Technology Shows Cleopatra Was Beautiful
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Ancient Ritual Art
Chinese Taoism Extends Beyond All Relevant Thought
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Viral Ancient Statues
Fans Say 3,000 Year Old Egyptian Bust Looks Like Michael Jackson
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Refound City Exploration
Once-Buried Ancient Urban Civilizations Worth a Visit
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Digitally Recreating Ancient Cultures
Google's Virtual Rome
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Ancient Column Closet
Carsicum Art Gallery Furniture
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Ancient Luxury Bed
$66,000 Fossil Wood Frame
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Chic Nasal Cleansing
Ancient Neti Pots Canisters Get Fashionable
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3D Triangle Architecture
DIY Reykjavik Pavilion by Shift Architects Questions Iceland's Futu
Tribute Fashion
Luxirare Memorializes Michael Jackson with Chic Belted Jacket
Custom Adult Tree Houses
Baumraum Architects
Gritty Cityscapes
Edward Burtynsky Captures Dark Landscapes
Real Fairytale Houses in Trees
Amazon Treehouses
Angular Austrian Architecture
The YUG House by X Architekten is an Especially Agreeable Abode
Open Atrium Architecture
Paul de Ruiter's Villa Room Makes the Most of Natural Light
Hoax Hotelicopters
Faux Flying Hotel Sends Bloggers Who Don't Fact Check Into a Frenzy
Hurricane HDR
Hurricane Ike Inspired Photography
Cityscape Wall Decals
Removable Stickers Turn Your Walls into Urban Skylines
Naughty Video Game Mashups
Musclebeaver's Viral Sees Super Mario Get Nasty With Lara Croft's Boot
Grecian Goddess Fashion
Kate Beckinsale in Toga-Inspired Gown
Modern Ruins
Russian Castles Rotting
Boulder Abodes
The Portuguese Stone House is an Exercise in Adaptational Architecture
Figurines as Sandal Heels
Christian Dior's Goddess Shoes
Towering Toy Houses
James May Builds Real Life LEGO Architecture in the UK
Egyptian Nun Fashion
Rick Owens S/S 2009
Grasscape Schoolhouses
OFF Architecture's Eco-Friendly Jean Moulin Hides in the Hills
Manimals
Animals of the Chinese Zodiac
Artistic Cork Chairs
The Korkart Furniture Genius of Germany's Gabriel Wiese
36 Bubbly Baubles
From Hip Gangsta Jewelry to Exotic Epicurean Accessories
Custom Avatar Paintings
Matt Held Paints Your Facebook Profile Picture (If You're Friends)
Glass Modern Homes
YH2 Geometric Architecture in the Canadian Laurentians
Exotic Egyptian Beauty
Cairo by Philip Lorca DiCorcia in W Magazine
Opulent Peruvian Hotels
Inca Luxury Ruins at La Casona Inkaterra
Iconic Editorial Revivals
Italian Vanity Fair Shows Off Michael Jackson's Legendary Style
Ambigram Makers
Flip Script Word Flipper For 'Angels & Demons' Lovers
High Tech Fashion Runways
Vivienne Tam's HP LapTop Makeover
China Fashion to Hype Beijing Olympics
China International Fashion Week
Cross-Cultural Couture
Wafrica Kimonos
See-Through Couture
7 Plastic Fashions
Academic Architecture
The Marvelous New Cooper Union Building in New York City
Reclaimed Wood Vehicles
Diederick Kraaijeveld's Wood Cars
Chic Urban Hen Houses
The Chicken Eglu
Quirky Cartooned Paintings
Chen Ke Paints Chinese Girls in All Shapes and Sizes
Cobweb Architecture
The Villamoda Galleries Frame Hotel Weaves into the WAN Awards 2009
Volcano-Shaped Architecture
Renzo Piano Defies Nature With the 'Vulcano Buono'
Media Figures as Greek Gods
A Pantheon of Media Gods
Mega Hoaxes
Biggest Drawing is a Fake
Suitcase Sofas
Recycle Your Old Suitcases Into Eco Furniture
Ancient Rome Theme Parks
Disneyland of Italy
3-D Live-Action Rock Musicals
Catherine Zeta-Jones Reinterprets Cleopatra
14 Religious Fashions
From Hip Religious Hoodies to Religious Hair Jewelry
Misnomered Moniker Masterpieces
Hairy Socks Jewelry is Far More Elegant Than Its Name
Stacked Box Architecture
Marcio Kogan Creates The T-Shaped Osler House
Explosive Furniture
Grenade Drawers
Persian Rug Runways
Iran Takes Traditional Costume to the Catwalks
Eco Architecture
Rammed Earth Homes
Kid Couture Timepieces
Neon Plasteramic Watches Worn By Michelle Obama
Fluid Concept Houses
Melbourne's Yarra House is an Example of Detailed Architecture
Pop King Portraits
10 Fan-Created Michael Jackson Paintings as Artistic Tributes
Fake Memoirs
Herman Rosenblat's Holocaust Love Story Exposed as a Hoax
Hay Stack Houses
The Watchhouse Brinta
Fanned Architecture
Brendan Smithers' ‘Memory' Sculpture for Afrika Burn Art Festival
Greek Epics Gone Sci-Fi
Brad Pitt for Homer's The Odyssey
Michael Jackson Gemstones
Gemory Places Nano King of Pop Pictures Inside Diamonds
Hygiene on Wheels
Temporary Maui Showers Let You Clean Up at Concerts, Festivals
Teen Hollywood Embracing Iran
Beverly (Tehran) Hills 90210
Cityscapes Made of Toys
New York City Replica Made Entirely of LEGO Blocks
Text Tributes
Artist Memorializes Michael Jackson Through Wordy Art
Scream-Worthy Charms
Frightening Jewelry by Joshua Hoffine is Perfect for Halloween
80s Watch Revivals
Casio Special Edition Databank Timepiece For the Retro-Hearted
African-Inspired Furniture
Moroso's Binta Armchair Brings Culture to a Modern Home
Jenga Retail Spaces
The Stacked Source Flagship Store from HUGE Architecture
Homage Hotel Packages
Hollywood Heights Hotel Celebrates Michael Jackson
Vintage Hygiene Packaging
Claus Porto Still Makes Soaps Like The Old Times
Classic Watch Collections
Celebrating 50 Years of MIDO Commander Edition
Great Catwalks of China
Haute Fashion in Beijing
Chocolate Bling
De Grisogono Uses Brown Gold Jewelry for Branding
Viral Hoaxes
Lost Brazilian Tribe Not Real
Kaleidoscopic Monster Art
Psychedelic Paintings by 'We Kill You' Artist Justin Pape
Hindu Deity Chic
Designer Apparel and Accessories for the Ultimate Goddess Look
Hipster Aboriginal Pendants
The Bonfire Jewelry Line Balances Ancient Themes With Modern Designs
Sentimental Accessories
Elegant Vintage-Inspired Keepsake Jewelry Holds Memories
Mixed Media Cityscapes
Gibran Julian's ‘Cities Within Cities' Digital Artwork
Secret Garden Rings
'The Turtle in the Garden' Jewelry by MrsDazo Will Poke Your Eye Out
Greco-Roman Couture
Kate Moss Rocks Grecian Minidress at Costume Institute Gala
Luxury Auto Architecture
The Ferrari Factory Store Encapsulates Style and Practicality
Disaster Drawings
Adam Haynes' 'Paintings 2009' Give a Peek at Nature's Dangers
Yarn Portraits
Jo Hamilton's 'I Crochet Portland' Series Includes People and Cityscapes
Robot Greek Goddesses
'The Rise of Discord' by Broton is Mechanical Version of Eris
Google Street View of Tour de France
Virtual Cycling Tours
Classy Pet Furniture
'Four Corners' Dog Bed Features Memory Foam Mattress for Comfort
Disney Google Earth Tour
3D Virtual Disney World (UPDATE)
Princess-Styled Jewelry
Kirstie Kelly Launches Disney Diamond
Sushi-Inspired Sofas
Fernando and Humberto Campanas Create Rolled Fabric Furniture
Bobblehead Caricatures
Disproportionate Body Paintings by Leopold Rabus
Crowdsourced City Designs
Nicolas Sarkozy Picks Architects' Brains on Future Paris Cityscape
Black-Out Wrist Wear
Projects Watches Launches Totally Dark ‘Twilight' Design
Incognito Clocks
The Spy Camera Video Watch Captures Your Secrets
Closet Consumption
Private Dining by James Plant
Supercar Watch Collaborations
Blancpain & Lamborghini Team Up to Create the Trofeo Super
Geeky Hygiene Products
Artisanal iPhone Soap To Suds Up Serious Apple Addicts
Ancient Princess Accessories
Replica Egyptian Fine Art Jewelery Lets You Feel Like Cleopatra
Crowning Architecture
Nord Architecture Healthcare Center Design Wins Competition
Faux Cityscapes
Fabric Window Blinds Feature Abstract City Views
Eye-Popping Furniture Interiors
Twisted Drawers by Johnny Egg
High-End Hygiene
The Luxury Eco-Shower is Top-Notch Water Saving and Body Pleasing
Doodle Art
Carl Baratta's Paintings Mimic Strange Colourful Dreams
Handless Watches
The Projects Iridium Watch Tells the Time With Colorful Cut-Outs
Taped Window Tributes
NY Buckler Store Celebrates Michael Jackson With Office Supplies
Wrist-Worn Reptiles
The Boucheron Chameleon Watch Blends in With Different Fashions
Neon Cityscapes
'Los Angeles Neon' Explores the City of Angels Through Its Signs
Humanimal Masterpieces
Hand-Painted Chinese Chimps Inspired by Classic Art
Crocheted Cartoons
The Mario Raccoon Rug is Knitted to Perfection
Snail-Inspired Furniture
Helix Chair by Karmelina Martina Adds Nature to Your Decor
Recycled Office Cabinet Shelves
Drawerment
Laced-Up Architecture
See the Athletic Aesthetics of the Administrative Adidas 'Laces' Building
Temple Beds
The Pyramüde Lets You Sleep Like (Dead) Egyptian Royalty
Skeletal Closets
DINO Clothes Rack
Digitally Recreating Ancient Cultures
Google's Virtual Rome
Floppy Furniture
The Playful Tumble Chair is a Fun 4-in-1 Design
3D Online Cityscapes
Google Earth Unveils Buildings Layer
Reclaiming Paved Paradise
Parking Day Redefines Public Spaces
Modern-Day Chariot Races
Rome Celebrates 2,762nd Birthday at Circus Maximus
Grass-Powered Buildings
Puzzle-Piece Grass Could Be the Future of Eco Architecture
Custom Nintendo Proposals
Will You Mario Me?