A recent study by archaeologist Cecilie Brøns reveals that ancient Greek and Roman statues were not only colorful and decorated but also perfumed, challenging the traditional view of classical sculpture as a purely visual art form. This discovery highlights the multi-sensory experience intended for ancient viewers, involving not just sight but also smell, through the use of aromatic substances in rituals and adornments.
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Why Does Greece Celebrate This Poet Every Year? Unraveling the Legacy of Dionysios Solomos
February 9 has officially been declared as International Greek Language Day and is a day for Greeks and non-Greeks to celebrate the important role the Greek language has played in world culture.
An impressive 7th-century AD statue head has been discovered in the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, Egypt. This marble head, depicting an elderly man, is believed to be part of a colossal statue from the Ptolemaic Period. Situated 45 kilometers west of Alexandria, Taposiris Magna was an important city named after the Greek god Osiris. The ongoing archaeological work continues to reveal the historical and cultural significance of this site.
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine-era monastery has been discovered in southern Israel, featuring a remarkable mosaic with an ancient Greek inscription from the Book of Deuteronomy. Uncovered near Kiryat Gat, the site reveals the region’s rich historical significance and includes vibrant images and structures dating back to the Roman and Byzantine periods.
In 1799, during Napoleon’s Egyptian expedition, a routine construction project near the town of Rosetta…
An intriguing Greek artifact, believed to be an ancient cancer-treating amulet, has been discovered in Pisidia Antioch. Featuring a crab motif and inscriptions for healing, it offers valuable insights into ancient medicinal beliefs and practices.
Archaeologists in Turkey have uncovered a depiction of the Greek goddess Hecate in a 3,000-year-old temple complex in Mugla province. The discovery at Lagina, an ancient Greek town, reveals new insights into the cult of Hecate and the rituals performed by pilgrims. The find includes a Hecate torch motif on a column and Corinthian capitals from the Hellenistic and Roman periods, offering a glimpse into ancient religious practices.
Thesauri is one of the world’s precious few companies involved in sturgeon farming and caviar production and the only such enterprise in Greece. An exclusive handcrafted delicacy that has been recognised by leading luxury brands over the globe including Moet & Chandon and La Prairie, Thesauri Greek caviar is now available in Australia for the very first time. Greek City Times finds out about the history of caviar that dates back to Ancient Greek times and what makes this Greek brand so special.
A 1,600-year-old bronze amulet depicting King Solomon spearing the devil has been unearthed in Hadrianopolis…
Fact of the day: Football was invented in ancient Greece.
Thesauri is one of the world’s precious few companies involved in sturgeon farming and caviar production and the only such enterprise in Greece. An exclusive handcrafted delicacy that has been recognised by leading luxury brands over the globe including Moet & Chandon and La Prairie, Thesauri Greek caviar is now available in Australia for the very first time. Greek City Times finds out about the history of caviar that dates back to Ancient Greek times and what makes this Greek brand so special.
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.
Archaeology breakthrough corroborates ancient Greek explorer Pytheas of Massalia’s account.
A remarkable archaeological find occurred when 13-year-old Yair Whitestone stumbled upon an ancient ring while hiking with his father on Mount Khirbet Shalala, near Haifa, Israel. Experts determined that the ring, which dates back nearly 2000 years, features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena
In a significant development today, a London court has directed Peter Higgs, a former curator…
This exquisite 550 BC amphora, believed to be more of an art piece than a…
After 20 years of study, research and restoration, the telamon (Atlantean), a colossal anthropomorphic statue that supported the architrave of the temple of Olympian Zeus, the Olympion, symbol of the Valley of the Temples, has been returned to its vertical position.
A lavish painting depicting mythological Greek siblings has been unearthed during an excavation in the ruins of the ancient city Pompeii.
A 1,600-year-old mosaic bearing a rare Greek inscription was discovered in an ancient Samaritan winepress…