Lead released from smelting in ancient Greece is the world’s first toxic pollution, experts say. More than 60 per cent of the ...

Ancient lead pollution in the Aegean Sea may have started 5,200 years ago — 1,200 years earlier than previously thought.

The oldest signs of lead pollution are found in the Aegean Sea region of Greece, dating back to ancient times, a new study reveals.

The role of good Greek tyrants and aesimnetai in ancient Greece, highlighting leaders like Peisistratus, Polycrates, and Solon.

Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient 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 ...

Lead pollution started peaking when the Romans took over the Aegean coastline.

Explore the fascinating narrative of forgery and tax evasion in ancient Rome through the discovery of a remarkable Greek papyrus.

The refined space of Riverside’s theater has yet again been transformed into an ethereal playing field. This time, the space is intended to invite the audience into a time between ancient Greece and ...

Increased volcanic activity in Greece’s famed tourist hotspot of Santorini has prompted the country’s civil protection minister to call a meeting with local and disaster response officials.

Despite being used in both the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill and the Regulatory Standards Bill , the term "democracy" is neither ...

The country’s charm lies in its rich heritage, exquisite cuisine and relaxed pace, making it the perfect choice for every traveller ...