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About Art2fact Society

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Meet the ART2FACT Team

art2fact society founder - mark anthony

Mark Anthony

Founder

Mark brings a deep appreciation for the symbolic and abstract dimensions of history, exploring its artistic, philosophical, and mystical aspects.

art2fact society founder - richard anthony

Richard Anthony

Founder

Richard by contrast, takes an empirical approach, focusing on archaeological discoveries, historical records, and verifiable evidence.



Assorted ancient pottery sherds with varied colors and patterns of ostracon

Ostracon | Definition | Historical Context

“Ostracon “ Term: Ostracon (plural: Ostraca) Pronunciation: /ˈɒstrəkɒn/ (OSS-truh-kon) Part of Speech: Noun Ostracon Definition: An ostracon is a fragment […]


A fully equipped Greek hoplite stands ready for battle, wearing a bronze muscle cuirass and Corinthian helmet, holding a dory spear and aspis shield adorned with a lambda emblem, with bronze greaves protecting his legs.

Hoplite | Definition | Historical Context

“Hoplite “ Term: Hoplite Pronunciation: /ˈhɒplaɪt/ (HOP-lyte) Part of Speech: Noun Hoplite Definition (Greek Context): A hoplite was a heavily […]



Hydria | Definition | Historical Context

“Hydria “ Term: Hydria (plural: Hydriai) Pronunciation: /ˈhɪdriə/ (HID-ree-uh) Part of Speech: Noun Hydria Definition (Greek Context): A hydria was […]


Archaeological Terms - Definitions and Glossary

Archaeological Terms

This glossary of Archaeological Terms offers a clear, organized reference for key archaeological terms spanning ancient cultures worldwide. Each entry […]


Ancient Greek terracotta lekythos (oil flask) with slender body, narrow neck, and single handle, decorated in red-figure technique showing figures against glossy black background.

Lekythos | Definition | Historical Context

“Lekythos “ Term: Lekythos (plural: Lekythoi) Pronunciation: /ˈlɛkɪθɒs/ (LEK-i-thoss) Part of Speech: Noun Lekythos Definition (Greek Context): A lekythos was […]


*"A man in an art gallery studies a wall of framed 19th-century landscape paintings while holding a printed guide."* Art Collection Definition

Collection | Definition | Historical Context

“Collection” Pronunciation: /kəˈlɛkʃən/ (kuh-LEK-shuhn) Part of Speech: Noun Collection Definition: A collection, in the context of museums, archives, and similar […]



Colony (Greek Colonization) | Definition | Historical Context

“Colony“ Term: Colony (Greek Colonization) Pronunciation: /ˈkɒləni/ (KOL-uh-nee) Colony Definition (Greek Colonization): In the context of ancient Greece, a colony […]



Amphora | Definition | Historical Context

“Amphora “ Term: Amphora (plural: Amphorae or Amphoras) Pronunciation: /ˈæmfərə/ (AM-fuh-ruh) Part of Speech: Noun Amphora Definition: An amphora is […]


Ruins of the ancient agora in Side with scattered marble columns, temple remnants, and a well-preserved Roman theater in the background

Agora | Definition | Historical Context

“Agora “ Term: Agora Pronunciation: /ˈæɡərə/ (AG-uh-ruh) Part of Speech: Noun Agora Definition (Greek Context): The agora was a central […]


Ancient Greek black-figure pottery aka terracotta kylix (drinking cup) depicting Poseidon, Aphrodite and Themis in black silhouette against red clay background, with incised details and red/white accents.

Black-figure Pottery | Definition | Historical Context

“Black-figure Pottery “ Term: Black-figure pottery (Greek) Pronunciation: /ˈblæk ˈfɪɡjər ˈpɒtəri/ (BLACK FIG-yer POT-uh-ree) Part of Speech: Noun Black-figure pottery […]


Ancient Greek terracotta vessel with black-figure decoration

Terracotta (Greek) | Definition | Historical Context

“Terracotta “ Term: Terracotta (Greek) Pronunciation: /ˌtɛrəˈkɒtə/ (TERR-uh-KOT-uh) Part of Speech: Noun (material), Adjective (descriptive) Terracotta Definition: Terracotta, meaning “baked […]


Red-figure Pottery Greek amphora with mythological scenes (6th-4th c. BCE)

Red-Figure Pottery | Definition | Historical Context

“Red-figure Pottery “ Term: Red-figure pottery (Greek) Pronunciation: /ˈrɛd ˈfɪɡjər ˈpɒtəri/ (RED FIG-yer POT-uh-ree) Part of Speech: Noun Red-figure Pottery […]