Nearly two thousand years after Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, destroying the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, scientists have uncovered a hauntingly rare phenomenon—a man’s brain turned into black glass.
Ancient Greece
“Una Faccia, Una Razza” (One Face, One Race) is a powerful Italian phrase that beautifully…
She was a renowned Greek poet and leader from the 5th century BCE, celebrated for…
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered breathtaking frescoes from the 40-30s BC, depicting the Greek god Dionysus and his secretive cult rituals. Preserved under volcanic ash since Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, these vivid artworks adorn a banquet hall, offering a rare window into ancient life and beliefs from the time of Jesus.
Animated documentary on the early Achaean settlements and the first royal dynasties of the Mycenaean…
Laches of Argos was an ancient Greek philosopher, politician, and military leader, whose life exemplified…
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. has returned 11 antiquities valued at nearly $1 million to Greece. The artifacts, seized during investigations into antiquities trafficking, including a probe into convicted London-based trafficker Robin Symes, were handed over at a repatriation ceremony with Greece’s Minister of Culture Dr. Lina Mendoni. This latest action is part of the Antiquities Trafficking Unit’s broader effort, which has recovered over 2,225 stolen items valued at $250 million during Bragg’s tenure.
An ancient Attic black-figure lekythos, a small vessel traditionally used for storing oil and often placed in ancient Greek tombs as a funerary offering, has been voluntarily returned to Greece by the Glencairn Museum in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. The 12-centimeter artifact was officially handed over to Greek authorities by museum curator Wendy Closterman during a ceremony at the Greek Embassy in Washington, D.C., attended by Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni.
He was a prominent figure in ancient Macedonian history, ruling as the King of Macedonia…
Archaeologists have uncovered the “Mosaic House,” a Greco-Roman residential complex in ancient Pergamon, blending Greek and Roman influences. The site features intricate mosaics and offers new insights into the city’s rich cultural heritage.
The Plague of Athens (430-426 BC) was a catastrophic event during the second year of…
He was a ruler of the ancient Kingdom of Macedon, ascending to the throne around…
Archaeologists in Montaione, Italy, have unearthed a rare 1,700-year-old Roman statue of Hercules, standing just 1.64 feet tall. Despite its small size and missing head, the marble figure—complete with a club, lion’s skin, and a bull’s head at its feet—offers a unique depiction of the Greek demigod’s seventh labor, thrilling experts and proving that size doesn’t diminish significance in this exceptional find
The British Museum has just unveiled the winning design in an international architectural competition for…
In the ancient Greek city of Gela, Sicily, a significant archaeological discovery has emerged: a well-preserved osteotheca from the 6th century B.C. containing the remains of a child. This find sheds light on historical funerary practices and underscores Gela’s importance in the ancient Mediterranean trade network.
The New York District Attorney’s Office is set to return 11 ancient Greek artifacts valued at $1 million to Greece. This significant repatriation effort, marked by a ceremony in Manhattan, highlights ongoing international collaboration to restore cultural heritage. Greek Minister of Culture Lina Mendoni will be in New York for the event, honoring Matthew Bogdanos’s role in recovering the artifacts.
Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia, was a prominent city of antiquity. Established in the…
Phila of Elimeia was a notable figure in ancient Macedonian history, celebrated as the first…
The Legendary Amazons were a group of warrior women in Greek mythology. The Amazons were…
A headless bronze statue, possibly of Greek origin, will be returned to Türkiye by the Cleveland Museum of Art after being confirmed as looted from the ancient city of Bubon. The statue, potentially depicting Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius or a Greek philosopher, is valued at $20 million and is part of a larger collection of repatriated antiquities recovered by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.