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Are the Palestinians Descendants of the Ancient Philistines?
One of the most famous nations associated with Ancient Israel in the Bible are the Philistines. Today, one of the most famous nations associated...
Centauridae, the Half-Women, Half-Horses of Greek Mythology
The Centauridae, or Centauresses, were fantastic creatures from ancient Greek mythology blending women and horses, much like the Centaurs, who had the torsos of...
Trojan War Hero Ajax and the Anguish of War in Ancient Greece
Sophocles' tragedy Ajax, about a triumphant Greek hero of the Trojan War who was driven to suicide, powerfully explores the anguish of war
The Connection of the Word ‘Panic’ to the Greek God Pan
The word panic comes from the name of the Greek god Pan or Panas, who was reputed to cause humans to flee in maddening...
“House of Menander” in Pompeii Showcases Ancient Greece
The House of Menander is one of the most spectacular of all of the many historical treasures of Pompeii. Owing its name to the...
The Ancient Earthquake That Destroyed Nearly Everything on Crete
Crete faced incredible destruction in antiquity after an ancient quake destroyed nearly everything on the island and the region in 365 AD.
In fact, the...
9 Greek Islands in the Top 20 Per Conde Nast Traveller Readers
Nine Greek islands were voted by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine in the top twenty in Europe for 2023.
Conde Nast Traveller is...
Vytina: The Beautiful Greek Mountain Town Surrounded by Forests
Vitina is a gorgeous, cozy Greek mountain town. The idyllic village, perched on the slopes of Mt. Mainalo, is surrounded by lush fir forests.
Ancient Life-Sized Camel Carvings Discovered in Saudi Desert
Archaeologists recently discovered a group of ancient camel carvings depicting camels on a big rock near the southern part of Saudi Arabia's Nafud desert....
What Was the School of Pythagoras in Ancient Greece?
Some of the most influential and noteworthy philosophers and scientists in history were from Ancient Greece. Pythagoras is one of the most famous and...