In a rare discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably preserved house in ancient Pompeii adorned with frescoes of Greek mythological scenes, untouched since the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.
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Archaeologists have discovered a fully preserved marble statue from the Roman era in the ancient city of Odessos (modern-day Varna, Bulgaria). The sculpture depicts a middle-aged man dressed in a toga, holding a scroll, and a Greek inscription identifies him as G(ai) Marius Hermogenes.
The once magnificent Temple of Artemis, a monument that stood as a testament to both human artistry and the glory of the goddess Artemis, lies in ruins, a victim of both natural disaster and the destructive whims of man. Once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, its grandeur now lives only in fragmented stone and whispered legends.
Hercules Mastai is an Ancient Greek bronze sculpture. The statue has been variously dated from the end of the…
Yifan Zhang's recent artworks, piece of a collection that he calls 'Restoring Ancient Ways', is laden with themes inspired by Ancient Greece and has piqued the interest of the art world. Greek City Times speaks to Yifan Zhang and takes a closer look at his latest works.
The world's oldest intact shipwreck, believed to be an ancient Greek trading ship, has been…