(1) In 480 BC, Greek cities of Sicily soundly defeated a massive Carthaginian force at the first Battle of Himera. Himera then built the Temple of Victory and, in a unique event in the history of Greeks in Sicily, buried 10,000 riders with their horses. But in 409 BC, Himera was destroyed. (2) Tasiro is a wood carver who expertly creates traditional sculptures representing the Solomon Islands culture and reflecting the natural beauty of the environment that surrounds him. Dedicated to his craft, Tasiro uses carving as a means of supporting his family.
Produced in 2018 by Archaeological Legacy Institute
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Web links:
Battle of Himera - 480 B.C. (Ancient Greek Battles)
The Fight for Ancient Sicily, by John W. I. Lee (Archaeology Magazine, Jan-Feb 2011)
Handcrafts of the Solomon Islands (Pacific Community)
Himera (Wikipedia)
Solomon Islands (Brittanica)
Solomon Islands (Wikipedia)