The settlement of Dispilio, officially the oldest Neolithic settlement in Europe, is located 8km from…
Ancient Greece
The ancient Olympic Games, which began almost 2,800 years ago in the town of Olympia,…
The Palace of Knossos, located near the city of Heraklion on the island of Crete,…
Epirus, located in northern Greece, is renowned for its rich history and cultural significance. Among…
His campaign in India was one of the most fascinating episodes of his conquests. After…
In 2013, a significant archaeological discovery was made in the Gaza Strip when a rare bronze statue of the ancient Greek god Apollo emerged from shallow waters. Initially listed for sale on eBay, the statue was secured by authorities following coverage by journalist Fabio Scuto. This remarkable find, rooted in the region’s rich historical tapestry, invites further exploration into its origins and journey.
Netflix has canceled “Kaos” after just one season. The show, featuring Jeff Goldblum as Zeus, brought Greek and Roman myths into a modern-day setting but failed to achieve the viewership success needed to secure a second season. Despite appearing in Netflix’s top 10 charts for its initial weeks, the series garnered a moderate 14.9 million views. Aurora Perrineau, one of the stars, expressed her disappointment, highlighting the unique and creative efforts by the team.
Apollo was one of the most worshipped gods in Greek Mythology. I don’t believe that…
Archaeologists in the village of Stobreč have unearthed a monumental 2,000-year-old Greek rampart, or defensive…
The Minoans (Greek: Μυκηναίοι) were a pre-Hellenic Bronze Age civilisation in Crete in the Aegean…
Recent excavations in Heraion-Teikhos, an ancient Greek city in Tekirdağ, Türkiye, have unveiled significant Thracian artifacts, including statues, a medicine oven, and clay figurines of the Great Mother. This site, originally a Samian colony founded around 600 BC, sheds light on the rich cultural and religious practices of the Thracians, offering insights into their belief in immortality and advanced medical knowledge.
The modern marathon race has its roots in Ancient Greece, inspired by the legendary story…
A significant archaeological milestone is underway in the waters off Gela, Sicily as a 5th-century Greek shipwreck, known as Gela II, is set to be recovered from the seabed.
We all know of the bravery of King Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae, but…
The Clibanarii were a formidable type of heavy cavalry in the late Roman and Byzantine…
Rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century through the work of British archaeologist Sir…
A 7,000-year-old tablet found in Greece over a decade ago challenges traditional archaeology. This Dispilio…
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old female statue in the ancient city of Vlandos, western Turkey. Standing 1.90 meters tall and missing its head and arms, the statue was discovered during excavations around the Temple of Demeter and is expected to be exhibited at the Usak Archaeological Museum in 5-6 months.
The Sacred Band of Thebes was an elite military unit in ancient Greece, composed of…
Hailed as the “greatest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls,” a nearly 1,800-year-old mosaic from Megiddo, Israel, featuring an inscription mentioning Jesus in ancient Greek, has made its US debut at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. The exhibit, “The Megiddo Mosaic: Foundations of Faith,” offers a rare glimpse into the lives and beliefs of an early Christian community.