'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it
Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded ...
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Football Started in Greece, Ancient Artifact Reveals
An ancient Greek artifact reveals football -albeit in a primitive form- is at least 2,400 y/o and it likely has its origins ...
Greece unearths unimaginable treasure as tiny country prepares to dig up 740k tons of gold
The gold mines in the mountains of Sithonia and Kassandra became famous worldwide for their hidden treasure. Now, a mining ...
'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': Here's how Ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with environmental damage
Today the perilous state of the environment is often in the news. Many stories describe how Earth is being damaged by human ...
A brief history of the muses: the Greek goddesses who provided divine inspiration for ancient poets
There were muses specifically for comedy, tragedy and even erotica. The oldest was Calliope, mother of the legendary musician ...
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Huge! A Colossal Statue of Ancient Greece That Lives on in Legend
Long destroyed, the Colossus of Rhodes was a World Wonder that survives in paintings, documentaries, and even a few video ...
Ancient Greek structure — over 200 feet long — unearthed in Croatia. Take a look
In total, the rampart measures about 230 feet long and 10 feet high at its tallest point, archaeologist Marina Ugarković said ...
Construction workers stumble upon ‘exceptionally preserved’ Roman statue near ancient city
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have identified an “exceptionally well-preserved” marble statue of a Roman man that was uncovered ...
“No Way”: 10 Most Handsome Celeb Men In The World, According To Ancient Golden Ratio Standard
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the world’s most handsome man, according to a study based on ancient Greek beauty standards. The ...
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Remnants of an Ancient Greek Settlement Unearthed in a Croatian Village
Archeologists in Croatia have discovered remnants of a Greek settlement called Epetion, previously known only from ancient ...
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The Cosmos in Ancient Greek Religious Experience
Daniels, Megan 2023. CELEBRATING DEATH AT THE SANCTUARY OF ORTHIA: APROTHESISSCENE, THE IVORY CORPUS AND RITUAL LANDSCAPES IN THE ARCHAIC PERIOD. The Annual of the British School at Athens, Vol. 118, ...
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville make ancient tragedy ‘Oedipus’ a political thriller
One of the most basic questions in the world is “Who are you?” It's at the heart of the ancient tragedy of Oedipus, and it ...