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Archimedes’ Screw: The Ancient Greek Water-Raising Invention Still Used Today

Have you ever wondered how ancient civilizations moved water uphill without modern technology? The answer lies in a simple yet very smart device called...

Seven Ancient Greek Women Who Left Their Mark in History

In Ancient Greece several women were defiant and established themselves as respected doctors, philosophers or mathematicians.

Ancient Greek Artifacts from Illegal Excavations Found in Corinth

Several ancient Greek artifacts have been found near a church in Corinth, southern Greece, where there were traces of illegal excavations, authorities said on...

Did the Ancient Greeks and Romans Worship the Same Gods?

Modern sources often speak of Greco-Roman mythology. The reason for this expression is that both Greek and Roman mythology are intricately linked. In fact,...

Ancient Greek Inscription Found in Bulgaria’s Roman Baths

An ancient Greek inscription was recently discovered by archeologists in the resort town of Hisarya, Southern Bulgaria which reveals who ruled the finances of...

Ancient Greek Graves Found on Tenedos Island

Child graves dated 2,700 years ago have been unearthed from the necropolis site of the ancient Greek city of Tenedos, in modern day Bozcaada...

Ancient Greek Jar From 2,300 Years Ago Holds Curse Against 55 People

Archaeologists believe that a 2,300-year-old jar from Ancient Greece containing chicken bones was likely used as part of a curse on 55 people.

The Ancient Greek Philosopher Who Said That Aliens Exist

Did the ancient Greeks look up at the night sky and ask "are we alone?" As it turns out, ancient Greek philosophers also asked...

The Ancient Greek Origins of Zeibekiko and Other Contemporary Dances

Greece is home to countless traditional Greek dances, many of which have direct connections to ancient Greek forms of rhythmic movement. In ancient Greece, dance...

How Transnistria’s Tiraspol Got Its Ancient Greek Name

Located on the eastern bank of the Dniester River, Tiraspol was named after the ancient Greek name for Dniester.