When someone mentions the word, “dictator,” what’s the first name that pops to mind? Adolf Hitler? Joseph Stalin? Not many people have heard about Vlad III, quite possibly the cruelest man in the history of mankind. After all, he IS the original Dracula.
Most buildings and sculptures are made out of stone which is quarried and then taken somewhere else to be carved or used in construction. However, some are created in situ and you can probably think of a few right now. Forget the usual suspects – these lesser known places where the sculpting took place on site, give us some of the most remarkable destinations in the world.
The following post will describe two ancient pieces of art, the Woman (Venus) of Willendorf, and the Man and Woman of Cernavoda. In addition, I will explain personal theories as well as theories of scholars on the two mentioned artifacts, meaning, and their supposed significance in their early age of creation.
Where did Bram Stoker’s inspiration come from?
