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Ancient Greek Vases Were Decorated With Gypsum, Researchers Say

Researchers say that ancient Greek vases dating back to 450 to 440 BC used in the funeral rites of the elite most likely used gypsum in their distinctive white backgrounds. Most kraters created in ancient Greece had red backgrounds, although...

Kylix: The Ancient Greek Drinking Cup That Separated Peasants from Aristocrats

The kylix was an ancient Greek shallow ceramic drinking cup with two handles, made to drink wine from, and an essential item in every symposium. The word symposium (symposia or symposiums in plural form) comes from the Greek noun symposion...

Restored Masterpiece: Ancient Greece’s Largest Bronze Vessel Exhibited in Athens

The National Archaeological Museum in Athens is set to host the largest bronze vessel discovered in Greece, the “Krater of the Lord from Lefkandi,” in its Altar Hall. This magnificent artifact will be showcased from Wednesday, June 11, to Monday,...