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Thracians: The People of Legendary Gladiator Spartacus
The Thracians were famous as fearsome warriors, hired as mercenaries by ancient Greeks and Romans, also known for the legendary gladiator Spartacus.
Ancient Thrace was...
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...
Rome Conquered Greece, and Then Greece ‘Conquered’ Rome
"Greece, conquered Greece, her conqueror subdued, And Rome grew polished, who till then was rude."
Horace, the leading Roman lyric poet during the time of...
5 Finance Tips From Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophers
The opinions and advice of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers were much sought after, whether about learning, debating, biology, physics, or dialectics, but one...
Assassination of Julius Caesar Re-Enacted at Original Rome Site
On March 15th, a group of ancient Roman history enthusiasts obtained permission from the city of Rome to reenact one of the most infamous...
The Rise and Fall of Pants in Ancient Rome: From Ban to Commonplace Couture
Togas and tunics were the fashion in ancient Rome for both men and women, but the Roman Empire covered a large area of the...
Rome Restores Trajan’s Basilica With Russian Oligarch’s Funds
A portion of Rome's Basilica Ulpia, the magnificent columns built under Roman Emperor Trajan, has been reconstructed using funds from a now-sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Recovering...
Strabo: The Ancient Greek Geographer Who Mapped the World
The ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers of the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, and traveling. He...
Archaeological Finds Show Ancient Greeks Visited Egypt as Tourists
Evidence preserved on papyri and ostraca as well as in graffiti indicates ancient Greek and Roman tourists visited Egypt to observe and admire the...
Discover Your Greek Roots by Typing Your Surname
A search engine is promising to identify the region of Greece one may come from by simply typing one's Greek surname.
Once the name is...


