Near Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda #history #romanempire #archaeology
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@dogshistorian.bsky.socialNear Hadrian’s Wall, Romans bred Salukis and Afghans 2,000 years ago. Vindolanda reveals a canine world more diverse—and advanced—than we ever imagined. #AncientDogs #Vindolanda #history #romanempire #archaeology
@giovannip62.wsocial.euAssyrian war #dogs? A modern myth.
The walls of the palace at Nineveh, built in the 7th century BC, have left us incredible scenes of large mastiffs and soldiers. War dogs?
@dogshistorian.bsky.socialAssyrian war #dogs? A modern myth.
The walls of the palace at Nineveh, built in the 7th century BC, have left us incredible scenes of large mastiffs and soldiers. War dogs?
@giovannip62.wsocial.euOn the island of Crete, ancient hounds (Kritikos Lagonikos) still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #dogs #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #History #ancientdna
@dogshistorian.bsky.socialOn the island of Crete, ancient hounds (Kritikos Lagonikos) still roam—witnesses to myth: Minos, the Minotaur, Ariadne, Perseus, Icarus and Daedalus. Timeless dogs, bearers of enduring beauty. #dogs #AncientDogs #Crete #Mythology #History #ancientdna
