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Ancient Greece
The Greek Mummy Portraits Discovered in Fayoum, Egypt
In December 2022, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in Fayoum, Egypt – a monumental funerary building dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, along with several stunning Greek mummy portraits.
This is the first time in over 110 years...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Fisherman and His Astonishing Villa Mosaics
Phainos was the most famous fisherman of his time who lived in the 2nd century AD in the ancient Greek city of Halicarnassus.
His villa, adorned with astonishing mosaics depicting sea creatures, was accidentally discovered by property developers in 2018.
Phainos...
Ancient Greece
The Best Video Games That Take You Straight to Ancient Greece
Over the last several years, video game companies have been using Ancient Greece as a backdrop at a spectacularly fast pace.
Ancient Greece
Was the Golden Fleece Mentioned in Greek Mythology Real?
The story of Jason and the Argonauts is one of the most famous stories in Greek mythology. It is a classic quest story, and the goal at the end of the quest is the Golden Fleece. This is what...
Archaeology
Unexpected Treasure Finds That Changed History
Numerous unexpected treasures have revealed secrets, illuminating the shadows of the past, and solved mysteries. Whether located in ancient caves or on ocean floors, these findings are not only of intrinsic value but also serve as important clues to...
Archaeology
The Stunning Ancient Fresco Portraying a Greek Myth in Pompeii
An ancient fresco portraying an ancient Greek myth discovered in Pompeii in 2018 is one of the highlights of the ruins of the city buried by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
The fresco is inside a "domus" or...
Ancient Greece
10 Must Visit Archaeological Sites in Cyprus
Cyprus carries a long history mirrored through archaeological sites scattered in between its cities and the countryside.
From expansive ancient cities and the mysterious Neolithic settlements, to the many Roman ruins and unyielding medieval castles, the island boasts many historical...
Archaeology
Swimming Among the Ruins of a Glorious Ancient Greek Military Harbor
Island Aegina with its magestic beaches, is also the house of the fascinating story of an ancient military harbor open to bathers to enjoy!
Ancient Greece
Submerged Ancient Greek Building Discovered at Salamis
A submerged ancient building was discovered by archaeologists at the ancient Greek city of Salamis, the Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday.
Underwater research on the eastern shores at Ampelaki Bay of Salamis has in recent years uncovered remains of...
Ancient Greece
How Are the Ancient Greek and Hebrew Alphabets Related?
The Greek alphabet has a long and fascinating history. In fact, its origin goes right back to one of the very earliest writing systems in all of human civilization, Egyptian hieroglyphs. Part of that fascinating heritage involves a surprising...