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Mysterious Craft of ‘Mycenaean Alchemy’ Brought to Light at Athens Museum
The latest exhibition of the Unseen Museum initiative unveils a little-known technique of Mycenaean craftsmen, dubbed ...
Greek Reporter1d
Bactria: The Ancient Greek State in Afghanistan
Bactria, a huge area in todays' Afghanistan, was the eastern edge of the ancient Greek empire, established by Alexander the ...
Greek City Times1d
Ancient Theater of Lefkada Unearthed After Decades of Excavation Efforts
After years of meticulous excavation, the ancient theater of Lefkada, the first of its kind discovered in the Ionian Islands, ...
Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
Greek City Times2d
New Temple Dedicated to Ancient Greek Gods Built in Arcadia After 1,700 Years
After nearly 1,700 years, a new temple dedicated to Zeus and Pan has been built in Arcadia, Greece, reviving ancient Hellenic worship. The temple, constructed on a private estate by Dr. Manolis ...
BroadwayWorld3d
Archaeologists Discover First-Ever Ancient Greek Theater
The Greek Ministry of Culture has announced that archaeologists have fully uncovered the ancient Greek theater of Lefkada, ...
Smithsonian Magazine4d
Who Drank Wine in Ancient Troy? New Research Suggests Just About Everyone
Chemical analyses revealed wine residue on both expensive goblets and common cups unearthed among the legendary city's ruins ...
TechBullion4d
Where Did Cottagecore Decor Come From?
Cottagecore decor has become extremely popular in the last decade or so with several factors being the cause; however, ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...