Tag: Ancient Greece

After Decade-Long Research, Scientists Uncover Mysteries of Antikythera Mechanism

For over a hundred years since its discovery off the coast of the Greek island it was named for, the

June 10, 2016

DNA Evidence Confirms Aegean Farmers Brought Agriculture to Europe

Archaeologists have debated for decades the origins of Europe’s earliest farmers but, thanks to genetics, we now have a definitive

June 8, 2016

Two Essays: Fascinating Lessons from the Ancients for Modern Politicians

Two interesting articles appeared in mainstream publications recently carrying stories relating to current political situations on both sides of the

June 5, 2016

Stunning Underwater Photos Reveal Secrets of Legendary Lost City of Heracleion

In ancient times, the city of Thonis-Heracleion, known in modern times as the lost kingdom of Cleopatra served as a

June 4, 2016

(Photos) 2,300 Year Old Stunning Ancient Greek Gold Crown Found by British Pensioner in a Box Under His Bed

An incredibly rare gold crown estimated to be more than 2,000 years old was found in a tattered cardboard box

May 28, 2016

(Photos) Jerusalem Dig Uncovers Massive Ancient Greek Citadel

In the shadow of Jerusalem’s city walls, archaeologists have found a fortress that spawned a bloody rebellion more than two

April 23, 2016

(Photos) “Be Cheerful, Enjoy Your Life” Says 2,400 Year Old Ancient Greek Mosaic Found in Turkey

A 2,400 year-old Greek mosaic has been discovered during excavations in Turkey’s southern Hatay province, showing a skeleton lying down

April 22, 2016

(Photos) Grizzly Find of Shackled Skeletons Could Be From Ancient Athenian Revolt Tied to Social Inequality and Rich Versus Poor

A horde of shackled skeletons unearthed in a mass grave outside Athens may have once belonged to the followers of

April 19, 2016

An Ancient Greek “Laptop” Making Global Media Rounds

It must be a remarkably slow news day as some of the world’s biggest and most widespread publications are wasting

February 5, 2016

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