MSN: 18 Ancient Greek Facts That Might Change How You See History
Artnet: The Megalithic ‘Dragon Houses’ on a Greek Island That No One Can Explain
The Megalithic ‘Dragon Houses’ on a Greek Island That No One Can Explain
NPR: Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
ancient Greek civilization, the period following Mycenaean civilization, which ended about 1200 bce, to the death of Alexander the Great, in 323 bce. It was a period of political, philosophical, artistic, and scientific achievements that formed a legacy with unparalleled influence.
Greece, the English name for the Hellenic Republic, derives from an ancient Latin word for that area. "Hellenic" derives from the word ancient Greeks used to refer themselves, while "Romeic" comes from the medieval or Byzantine Greek term.
Greek Reporter: Deipnosophistae: The Ancient Greek Treatise on Philosophy, Food, and Culture
Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side that hardly finds its way into textbooks. Under the neat image is a world ...
CBS News: Ancient building and treasures from sunken city discovered underwater in Greece
Greece is famous for its ancient architecture. Each year, the Acropolis, Agora, and Parthenon attract millions of visitors—and rightly so. However, they’re far from the only human-made marvels the ...