In the 5th century BC, a curious Greek named Herodotus embarked on a journey that…
Ancient Greece
Mycenaean presence in Cyprus marks a significant chapter in the island’s history, particularly during the…
Lanassa, born around 320 BCE, was a prominent figure in Hellenistic history. She was known…
Greek colonies, established during the periods of colonisation between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE,…
The only known written signature of Queen Cleopatra is found on an ancient papyrus, where…
Antigone of Epirus was an ancient Greek noblewoman and queen of Epirus during the Hellenistic…
Greece returned 1,055 ancient coins to Turkey in a historic repatriation effort. The 5th-century BC coins, including silver staters and Athenian tetradrachms, were smuggled from Turkey and seized at the Greek border in 2019. Culture ministers from both countries attended the handover ceremony in Athens, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in protecting shared cultural heritage. The event also saw Turkish support voiced for the repatriation of the Parthenon Sculptures
He was a member of the Aeacidae dynasty and the son of Arybbas. Turbulence, intrigue, and…
Seleucus I Nicator was one of Alexander the Great’s generals and a key figure in…
Digging for the past is not necessarily the exclusive domain of archaeologists as workers recently…
Far from being fragile, this linen armour was durable, lightweight, and strong enough to protect…
The Ancient Greeks revolutionised trade by being the first to use coins as currency, replacing…
Artemisia I of Caria, a queen and naval commander, was one of the most remarkable figures of the Greco-Persian Wars. Ruling the city-state of Halicarnassus in the early 5th century BCE, she governed as a loyal vassal to the Persian King Xerxes I. Renowned for her strategic brilliance, Artemisia played a pivotal role in the naval campaign during the Second Persian invasion of Greece, particularly at the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE.
Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, was a Byzantine emperor who ruled from…
On a fateful day in 1876, amid the desolate ruins of Mycenae in Greece, that…
From the triumphs of Odysseus to the tragic love of Orpheus and Eurydice, your favourite Greek myth can reveal much about your personality, values, and even your life’s journey.
In the Iliad and the Odyssey, Troy appears as a great, widespread city defended by…
An archaeological team has discovered a shipwreck from the 6th-5th centuries BC off the coast of Santa Maria del Focallo in Sicily. The find includes well-preserved stone and iron anchors, offering crucial insights into ancient Mediterranean trade routes and nautical construction techniques. This significant discovery highlights Sicily’s historical importance as a strategic trade hub.
A rare Bronze Age zoomorphic vessel has been successfully returned to Cyprus from London, highlighting another victory in the ongoing efforts to reclaim the island’s looted cultural heritage. Originally documented by the Department of Antiquities in Famagusta before 1974, the artifact was seized following the Turkish invasion. Through the diligent efforts of Costas Paraskevaides and the ArtAncient gallery, the vessel was located in a German auction and repatriated after confirming its illicit origins. Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr. Vasiliki Kassianidou, hailed this recovery as crucial, underlining the importance of international cooperation in preserving Cyprus’s rich historical legacy.
As climate change continues to wreak havoc with scorching temperatures and reduced rainfall in Greece,…