Ancient Greece

A number of valuable items have recently been found in Roman tombs near the village of Nova Varbovka in the Veliko Turnovo region of Bulgaria, including a medallion of the Roman emperor Caracalla, which is inscribed with ancient Greek...

In the complicated and intricate world of ancient mythology, the Greek deities of love hold a prominent place of honor. In this mesmerizing world, deities govern every aspect of physical nature and human existence. Love, however, holds a particular...

Aphrodite, ancient Greece's embodiment of love, beauty, and desire, will be forever known as one of the most revered deities in the nation's mythology. Her allure exceeds the limits of Mount Olympus, impacting our modern culture with a legacy that...

With the arrival of Valentine's Day, let's journey back to ancient Greece, where love stories transcend the realms of history and mythology. These are tales that have captivated the minds of many generations. From the passions of gods to the...

Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs were commonly etched into stone and used in temples, tombs, and other monuments, with the first fully formed sentence found around 2800 BC. The word "hieroglyphs" comes from the Greek adjective "hieroglyphikos," meaning "sacred carving." Early forms...

The ancient language of Lemnian, which was spoken on the Greek island of Lemnos in the first millennium BC, was very closely connected with the Etruscan language, as uncovered inscriptions have found. There have been sixteen inscription remnants found that...

The Etruscans are one of the first peoples to inhabit central Italy beginning approximately in the 8th century B.C. They have puzzled historians and linguists alike, who have always seen them as a peculiar and mysterious people. The first witness...

A common thesis is that many ancient Greek texts may have been lost if it were not for the preservation efforts of Islamic scholars, and, while that may be true to an extent, it is ultimately the Byzantine Empire...

Pizza, the delicious flat bread that comes out of the oven topped with melted cheese and other yummy ingredients.

The ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers of the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, and traveling. He left behind a substantial body of work. Strabo (or Stravon, Στράβων in Greek, 64 or 63...