A look at beautifully crafted sculptures from the 1500s to the 1850s — masterpieces shaped by Renaissance harmony, Baroque drama, Neoclassical elegance, and early modern refinement. Each piece reflects the evolution of artistic vision, technical mastery, and the timeless human drive to carve beauty from stone. #archaeohistories

Portrait of a Scottish ghillie (fishing guide) with a catch, believed to be William Duff, a well-known Victorian ghillie, violin maker and estate worker from Blair Atholl Estate in Perthshire, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Ghillies were highly skilled experts responsible for knowing local conditions, weather, and the best fishing spots. Photograph taken circa 1870s by photographer Andrew Findlay Mackenzie. © National Gallery of Scotland #archaeohistories

The most efficient driving route through 48 U.S. states (113 hours of driving)..... © Reddit #archaeohistories

A Caribou Inuk from Arviat, Northwest Territories, Canada, donning Ilgaak, traditional snow goggles crafted from wood, bone, walrus ivory, and caribou antler. These goggles shielded the eyes from snow blindness caused by the Arctic glare. (1921) #archaeohistories

Volcanologist David A. Johnston, pictured 13 hours before he lost his life during the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens. He was the first to report the eruption from an observation post 6 miles away, transmitting "Vancouver! Vancouver! This is it!" before being overtaken by the blast. © Historic Photographs #archaeohistories