Open Antiquities

Stories told through objects,
objects connected by cultures

Ancient works of art sometimes need a modern touch to make them more understandable and relatable for contemporary audiences. These pages offer just that—bringing Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artefacts and stories to life through modern and contemporary art, literature, music, film, and everyday experiences.

Cover image: Giovanni Paolo Panini: Ancient Rome (1757). New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 52.63.1 / Public Domain.