In ancient Greece, a popular game played by adults and children alike was called astragali or knucklebones. The dried ankle bones of sheep were perfect for this because they have four sides - one flat, one concave, one convex, and one with a sinuous side. A value was placed on each of the differing sides. Two or more players toss the bones in the … [Read more...] about Knucklebones
Margret E. Short Fine Arts
Portland, Oregon artist Margret Short - a modern day master of 17th Century Dutch art using the chiaroscuro technique to create still life and floral paintings.