Tag: Ancient Greece

Ancient Greeks Knew How to Predict Eclipses 2,000 Years Ago

It’s remarkable to think that the Ancient Greeks had this technology to predict eclipses over 2,000 years ago. The ancient

October 19, 2025

2,000-Year Old Pig Statue Unearthed in Crete

Archaeologists digging through the ancient city of Gortyna in southern Crete have uncovered something that few expected: a life-sized statue

October 15, 2025

Beyond the Gods: How Greek Mythology Maps the Human Soul

Growing up Greek, mythology wasn’t something I studied — it was something I lived through family stories and school lessons,

October 5, 2025

For the Ancient Greeks, the Beach was a Scary Place

Many of us are heading to the beach to bask in the sun and unwind as part of our summer

September 23, 2025

Remembering the Battle of Thermopylae

After more than 2,000 years, the Battle of Thermopylae remains widely depicted and revered in Western culture as the ultimate

September 1, 2025

Did You Know? Ancient Greek Technology Helped Sculpt Mount Rushmore

When America’s Founding Fathers dreamed up their new republic, they looked to ancient Greece for inspiration. That influence carried on

August 31, 2025

On This Day July 20, 356 BCE: Alexander the Great is Born

More than 2,000 years ago today was the birthday of one of the greatest commanders in world history: Alexander III

July 20, 2025

Ever Wonder What Ancient Greek Music Sounded Like?

For generations, music history enthusiasts have pondered the age-old question about how Greece's ancient music actually sounded — although they
May 3, 2025

Ancient Greece Was a Debauched Disney Trip for Romans

Excerpted from FLYING SNAKES AND GRIFFIN CLAWS: And Other Classical Myths, Historical Oddities, and Scientific Curiosities by Adrienne Mayor. Copyright

April 12, 2025

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