Tag: Ancient Greece

On This Day June 11, 323 BCE: Alexander the Great Dies

Today marks the death anniversary of one of the greatest commanders in world history—Alexander III of Macedon, commonly known as

June 11, 2026

Seven Badass Greek Women of Antiquity You Might Not Have Heard of Before

We often hear names of men from classical Greece whose impact is known worldwide. And given the role most women

June 9, 2026
Yoyo

On This Day June 6: National Yoyo Day — The Greeks Invented This Too!

June 6 is National Yoyo Day, celebrating the second oldest toy known to humankind which originated in ancient Greece. Several

June 6, 2026

Why We Must Engage Ancient Sculptures With More Than Just Our Eyes

New research suggests that in antiquity, sculpture was not just a visual or tactile experience. It was multi-sensory. Statues were

May 25, 2026

Sarcastic Greek Phrase Discovered on Ancient Lead Bullet in Israel

Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old lead sling bullet stamped with the taunting, sarcastic ancient Greek phrase ΜΑΘΟΥ, which literally translates

May 18, 2026

U.S. Agencies Help Return 26 Ancient Artifacts to Greece

The U.S. has returned 26 artifacts to Greece during a handover ceremony that took place at the Greek Embassy in

May 12, 2026

Homeric Poetry and Egyptian Customs Intertwined in Roman Egypt

A team of researchers from the University of Barcelona have made a fascinating archaeological discovery—a fragment of Homer’s Iliad placed

April 22, 2026

Ancient Greek Hangover Cures– And Tips on How Not to Get One

The ancients knew a thing or two about drinking and how to deal with the excess of wine indulgence, so

April 15, 2026
Greek treasures

10 Fascinating Greek Treasures at Chicago’s Art Institute

The ancient Mediterranean, and Greece in particular, was home to a great variety of artistic communities. More than 3,000 years

April 8, 2026

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