Ancient Greek winter solstice festivals such as Haloa and Poseidon’s month blended astronomy, fertility rites, and the divine ...

The fascination with Greek culture can be traced to the early modern period, from the Renaissance until the eighteenth century. During this era, European scholars – and later educated elites and a ...

Explore the wonders of ancient civilizations as you embark on a journey through time. Delve into the fascinating histories of the Egyptians, Mesopotamians, and Greeks, discovering their remarkable ...

Archaeologists in Greece have uncovered the grave of an ousted noblewoman whom they are calling "The Lady with the Inverted Diadem." The seventh-century-B.C. burial is notable for the elaborate bronze ...

More than two millennia ago, Greek craftsmen built a bronze machine that could track the heavens with a precision that would ...

New archaeological evidence is helping rewrite old myths about disabled people in the ancient world. Early Roman Empire depiction of a Freedman and Freedwoman, 30-15 BCE. British Museum, London, UK.

The replica of the Mask of Agamemnon, showcased in China, is historic itself, marking the first time the National Archaeological Museum of Greece has produced an exact copy. File photo. Credit: ...

Archaeologists have discovered 225 shabtis — figurines meant to work for the deceased in the afterlife — in a pharaoh's tomb. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...