archaeology
Animals
Fossils of Largest Snake to Ever Live Discovered in India
Fossil vertebrae excavated during a mine dig in western India are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever existed, a creature thought to be up to 15 meters in length - longer than a T-rex.
Scientists have...
Ancient Greece
The Profound Consequences of the Roman Conquest of Greece
The Roman conquest of Greece is an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation. However, people mostly focus on the periods before or after this crucial moment, neglecting the importance and long-lasting consequences of...
Ancient Greece
Etruscan Lamp Depicts Greek God Dionysus, New Study Finds
A bronze, hanging oil lamp found in a ditch near the town of Cortona, Central Italy is far older than previously thought and depicts the Greek god Dionysus, a new paper published in De Gruyter's Etruscan and Italic Studies...
Ancient Greece
The Mystery of Aristotle’s Countless Lost Works
Few names of ancient Greece shine as much as those of Aristotle. This ancient Greek philosopher, a student of Plato and tutor of Alexander the Great, left a timeless, profound, and indelible mark on virtually every field of knowledge...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Gold Coins Depicting Alexander the Great Found in Greece
Recent archaeological discoveries on Kastelli Hill in the Old Town of the city of Chania, Crete, have brought to light a unique monetary collection of 37 rare coins, including 11 gold staters with different versions of Alexander the Great...
Ancient Greece
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 Trojans. But what many people do not know is that Troy itself is actually Greek...
Ancient Greece
Alexander’s Legacy: The Ptolemaic Era of Greek Rule in Egypt
When Alexander the Great conquered Egypt in 332 BCE, he signaled the beginning of the era of Ptolemaic rule.
His general Ptolemy established the Ptolemaic dynasty that would govern the vast lands of Egypt for the next 300 years. The...
Ancient Greece
The Origins and Migrations of Ancient Greek Tribes
Many people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous tribes?
In the beautiful landscapes of the Mediterranean, where the blue sea meets the sunny skies, lies the birthplace of...
Archaeology
The Mysterious Lost Civilization of Harappan
The mysterious Harappan civilization is considered the third oldest one in the ancient East after Egypt and Mesopotamia. It was located in the Indus River Valley in what is now Afghanistan, Pakistan, and parts of India and sparked many...
Ancient Greece
The Ferocious Wars of Alexander the Great’s Successors After His Death
The Wars of the Diadochi, or the Wars of Alexander's Successors, were a series of conflicts that erupted among the generals of Alexander the Great. These were known as the Diadochi, which means "heirs" in Greek. These wars took...