'World's first industrial pollution': Evidence of toxic lead found in ancient Greece
Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say. View on euronews ...
Cyprus Mail1h
Athens in February: 10 unmissable experiences between history, tradition, and authentic flavors
From enjoying archaeological sites without the usual tourist rush to strolling through picturesque neighborhoods like Plaka ...
Greek City Times2h
The Spartans used dogs to control and intimidate the Helot population
To maintain control and instill fear, the Spartans employed various measures, including trained dogs. These dogs were ...
Ancient Greece and Rome’s Toxic Footprint Found in the Aegean
Ancient lead pollution in the Aegean Sea may have started 5,200 years ago — 1,200 years earlier than previously thought.
Greek Reporter10h
Nostalgia: One of Ancient Greece’s Enduring Concepts
Nostalgia has become a defining trait for Millennials and Gen Z-ers. However, this concept has roots beyond the present to ancient Greece.
studyfinds18h
Ancient papyrus documenting ‘best Roman court case since Jesus’ trial’ found in desert cave
Explore the fascinating narrative of forgery and tax evasion in ancient Rome through the discovery of a remarkable Greek papyrus.
Ancient signs of lead pollution point to Roman takeover of Greece
The expansion of the Roman empire to Greece 2,100 years ago coincided with a rise in lead pollution as a by-product of an increased demand for metals, according to some of the earliest traces of of ...
Greek Reporter21h
Ancient Greek Tyrants Who Proved to Be Good for Their Cities
The role of good Greek tyrants and aesimnetai in ancient Greece, highlighting leaders like Peisistratus, Polycrates, and Solon.
The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
Ancient Greece produced the earliest records of democracy, western philosophy — and, it turns out, lead pollution.