May 22, 2024
Lycurgus Cup: A Timeless Tale in Glass and Myth
Discover the timeless tale embedded in the Lycurgus Cup, acquired by the British Museum in the 1950s. This post navigates the cup’s mythological roots, recounting Lycurgus of Thrace’s clash with Dionysus. The dichroic wonder, with its color-shifting properties, unveils Roman nanotechnology, leaving us to ponder its purpose — was it a mere accident or a sophisticated tool for substance detection?
