8+ hour, 29+ min ago  (257+ words) Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient cult site on the Greek island of Ithaca dedicated to Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer's epic, offering fresh evidence of the deep entanglement between myth and religious practice in ancient Greece, the Culture Ministry…...

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (137+ words) Roman mosaic shows topless woman battling leopard in arena, study finds For the first time ever, an image of a Roman woman battling a beast in an arena has been identified. The mosaic was found in Reims, France, in 1860. Most…...

6+ hour, 11+ min ago  (207+ words) Visitors to Rome's Colosseum now have a new chance to step back into history thanks to a renovation project that's unearthed several entrance columns that have been buried for hundreds of years. Italy's most iconic landmark has been given a…...

23+ hour, 14+ min ago  (298+ words) The very spirit of a community is its people. You have to admire the spirit of a community like ours. A proud people, fiercely loyal to our friends and family, our homes and community, we are resilient. We survive. We…...

7+ hour, 37+ min ago  (223+ words) When Athens Became an Empire | The Wall Street Journal - newspaper'Magzter RISE AND FALL 'Ruins of the Parthenon' (1880) by Sanford Robinson Gifford. (Sanford Robinson Gifford)But they had trouble leaving the harbor According to Plutarch, writing nearly five centuries later: "The…...

8+ hour, 43+ min ago  (403+ words) The tiny, scenic neighborhood of Anafiotika just above Plaka and below the Acropolis is often overlooked by visitors to Athens and even by some Athenians themselves. With patches of cool and quiet, Anafiotika is a hideaway for about sixty residents…...

15+ hour, 48+ min ago  (396+ words) Asatu News. co. id A remarkable discovery in Lake Neuch'tel, Switzerland, has unveiled a treasure trove of ancient Roman artifacts, providing an unprecedented glimpse into life 2, 000 years ago Archaeologists believe the items are the remnants of a Roman ship that…...

12+ hour, 3+ min ago  (723+ words) Greek Reporter. com From Achilles to Alexander the Great: Compassion in Ancient Greek Warfare In the ancient world, the Ancient Greeks knew that war demanded not only strength, strategy, and courage but also compassion, even toward one's enemies. Their literature…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (337+ words) In a quiet lab at the De Young Museum, art conservators are combining centuries-old clues with modern technology to prepare ancient artifacts for public display. "They are trying to keep track of the pieces of stone that they found. So,…...

14+ hour, 44+ min ago  (1475+ words) Feared as savage invaders, the Huns posed a serious threat to Rome " but their goal wasn't conquest, or Roman annihilation To the Romans of the late 4th and 5th centuries AD, the threat posed by the Huns was akin to a nightmare…...