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The Ancient Greek Grave Where the Rich Were Buried With Horses, Chariots
Several years ago, a grave with human remains plus chariots and horse skeletons was discovered in Thrace in northeastern Greece.
Archaeologists said the grave from...
Ancient Diolkos Stone Road Allowed Ships to Go From Ionian to Aegean
The Diolkos stone road, an ancient Greek engineering marvel, allowed ships to travel overland from the Ionian Sea to the Aegean, bypassing the Peloponnesian...
5 Mysteries From the Ancient World That Remain Unexplained
Certain mysteries from the ancient world remain largely unexplained today and continue to puzzle scientists and researchers.
For instance, circular megalithic constructions have appeared in...
What Did Everyday Life in Ancient Athens Really Look Like?
We all know the ancient Greek city-state of Athens, the main urban center that flourished and became a true superpower during the 5th and...
Crypteia: The Secret Service of Ancient Sparta
Sparta, a hardened military society, had its own secret service called the Crypteia. This was a group of men specially trained for covert operations...
Coldplay’s Latest Video Clip Shot at Athens Ancient Theater
Coldplay's latest video clip was shot earlier in the week at the ancient theater of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus on the slopes of...
Greece’s Lesser-Known Ancient Theaters to Host Aristophanes Plays
Seventeen lesser-known ancient theaters in Greece will host Aristophanes' comedy free of charge throughout the summer, the Culture Ministry announced on Wednesday.
The new program...
Ancient Greeks May Have Built Temples Where Earthquakes Struck
The Ancient Greeks may have built temples and other sacred or treasured sites deliberately on land previously affected by earthquakes.
What Was the Origin of the Ancient Phrygians?
The ancient Phrygians were one of the most prominent and important nations in Iron Age Anatolia. As well as being closely involved in key...
Nemi Ships: The Ancient Floating Palaces Destroyed in WWII
Located in Lake Nemi in Italy, the Nemi ships consisted of two vessels built on orders of the Roman emperor Caligula (37 to 41...


