Never-before-seen series of ancient paintings dug up in Pompeii provide clues on rituals tied to Greek god
A rare set of nearly life-sized paintings were dug up in Pompeii over the last few weeks, offering clues about rituals ...
Ancient Greek tombstone exposed in Libya, following Storm Daniel floods
The devastating floods caused by Storm Daniel in Libya led to an unexpected archaeological discovery: an ancient Greek ...
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Ancient fresco depicting Dionysus unveiled in Pompeii
A large fresco depicting scenes from the life of Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine, revelry, and theater, was unveiled ...
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The Wit and Wisdom of Ancient Greek Comedy and Its Influence on Modern Theater
Discover how satire, humor, and societal critique shaped Western theater in this insightful overview of the ancient Greek ...
Underground river hid traces of 2,000-year-old cult — until now. See finds in Italy
In a cave in southern Italy, archaeologists sifted through a muddy riverbed normally submerged by the turquoise waters of an underground river. A dull brown artifact caught their attention — and ...
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Ancient Greek vase depicting Athena fighting a giant returns to Greece
An ancient Attic black-figure lekythos was ceremonially repatriated to Greece in an event held at the Embassy of Greece in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was attended by the Greek Minister of ...
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Underground river hid traces of 2,000-year-old cult — until now. See finds in Italy
Archaeologists uncovered traces of ancient Greek cult activity in an exposed riverbed at Pertosa-Auletta Caves, officials said. Photo from the Superintendence of Archaeology, Fine Arts and ...