A stone head carved around 700 years ago that is thought to depict King Edward II has been unearthed during a dig at the former site of Shaftesbury Abbey in Dorset. Archaeologists said that ‘stunning’ find may once have formed part of a previously unknown gallery of sculpture of Kings and Queens within the grand building. The statues, … Read more
Steve McQueen’s anthology series Small Axe released its latest trailer, depicting the brutal hardships brought upon London‘s West Indian community in the 20th century. The series, which boasts a star-studded cast including John Boyega and Letitia Wright, presents five stories of how the community shaped their own destiny between the 1960s and 1980, despite the … Read more
A handful of 3000-year-old ‘male’ clay heads unearthed in Israel may reveal the earliest depiction of God’s face. The figurines were excavated along side small horse statues and represent a bearded man with a flat-topped head, protruding features, ear holes for jewelry and topped with a crown. The controversial claim comes from professor Yosef Garfinkel, … Read more