Soles of a Nomad

I first heard “Ozymandias” as a kid. Decades later, I found myself at the Ramesseum—the very site that likely inspired it. The poem, the place, the wind—it all hit at once. A funny, reflective, and slightly sweat-soaked look at what a ruined statue can teach us about greatness, memory, and what really lasts.

Everyone’s favorite pose — weight on one leg, hip cocked, foot slightly forward — has ancient roots. This post uncovers the story of contrapposto in Egyptian sculpture and how it shaped art history (and maybe your vacation photos).