Roman kitchen utensils found in England ; Ancient Egyptian cooks salting fish ; Ancient snuffers ; Ancient portable hearth

Greek myths, art, and architecture have captivated the imaginations of artists since the renaissance.

Egypt impressed the imagination of all European cultures for a very loan time. 19th century Egyptomania was as a result of Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign (1798–1801) and, as a result of the scientific study of ancient Egyptian remains and culture inspired by this campaign. Western interest in ancient Egyptian history has led to extensive archaeological expeditions and innumerable collections of these magnificent antiquities worldwide.