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Top Ten Gold Treasure Discoveries of the Century
Gold, a timeless symbol of wealth and beauty, has been closely tied to remarkable finds throughout human history. Its enduring appeal is evident in its...
The Story of the Ancient Greek Metropolis of Syracuse
The ancient city-state of Syracuse (Συράκουσαι), was a Greek colony established on the eastern coast of Sicily. The city rose to prominence as a...
Were the Romans Really Descended From the Trojans?
The Romans famously claimed they were descended from the Trojans of Greek mythology. This claim appears most notably in the Aeneid, the work of the...
Lord Byron: The Romantic Poet Who Died for Greece
Lord Byron is one of the first and best-known philhellenes who actively participated in Greece’s War of Independence.
The History of the Ancient Greek City of Thebes
The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in the long pageant of Greek history; appearing in many of the age-old legends...
Greece Vs Persia: When the Ancient Empires Destroyed Athens and Persepolis
Around 540 BC, the cities of Ionia (Aegean coast of Asia Minor) had been conquered by Persia and thereafter were ruled by native tyrants...
The Greek Origin of the Ancient City of Troy
The Trojan War is one of the most famous events in Greek mythology. It was a mighty, ten-year war between the Greeks and the...
Seven English Expressions You Didn’t Know Were Greek
Have you ever wondered about the origins of many common English phrases like "Achilles' heel" or "Pandora's box?" Many of these expressions that are...
How the Ancient Greeks Pioneered Units of Measurement
The ancient Greeks developed sophisticated units of measurement ranging from measuring length, distance, volume, and weight of solids and liquids.
Naturally, the units varied according...
How Alexander the Great’s Army Horses Discovered Himalayan Salt
During their numerous conquests across much of the known world, Alexander the Great and his horse Bucephalas led the elite Macedonian cavalry. According to...