truth on hold Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Four years ago, archaeologist Andreas Vlachopoulos started fieldwork in Astypalaia, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. But it wasn't until recently that he made what might be his strangest discovery yet: Racy inscriptions and phallic drawings from the fifth and sixth centuries B.C. chiseled into limestone and preserved for millennia show what may be the oldest erotic graffiti in the world. While this graffiti is hilarious, it does serve an important purpose. Archaeologists are not studying these ancient scribbles just for kicks. They provide important insight into social mores and customs of the time. For instance, one work from Astypalaia — which reads, "Nikasitimos was here mounting Timiona" — offers a frank depiction of homosexuality that is uncommon elsewhere. http://mic.com/articles/92961/archaeologists-have-uncovered-hilariously-raunchy-ancient-graffiti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Four years ago, archaeologist Andreas Vlachopoulos started fieldwork in Astypalaia, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. But it wasn't until recently that he made what might be his strangest discovery yet: Racy inscriptions and phallic drawings from the fifth and sixth centuries B.C. chiseled into limestone and preserved for millennia show what may be the oldest erotic graffiti in the world. While this graffiti is hilarious, it does serve an important purpose. Archaeologists are not studying these ancient scribbles just for kicks. They provide important insight into social mores and customs of the time. For instance, one work from Astypalaia — which reads, "Nikasitimos was here mounting Timiona" "DC Tom Was Here" — offers a frank depiction of homosexuality that is uncommon elsewhere. http://mic.com/artic...ncient-graffiti Not surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 What is old becomes new. When it comes to sex there is probably nothing new to be discovered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 What is old becomes new. When it comes to sex there is probably nothing new to be discovered. But just think...it had to be discovered once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 But just think...it had to be discovered once. What is old becomes new. When it comes to sex there is probably nothing new to be discovered. I used to think this, too. Then David Carradine died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Those aren't penii, those are alien spacecraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Anybody else notice "Crogar + Krug TLA" etched in the stone? Oh those sentimental cromags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Had to be done: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Anybody else notice "Crogar + Krug TLA" etched in the stone? Oh those sentimental cromags. Fancy Font for such a long time ago, I also see what looks like a corn cob Cornholio - They had Bevis and Butthead way back then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 I used to think this, too. Then David Carradine died. That was a game changer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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