Romans
Ancient Greece
Italy’s Mysterious Mycenaean-Like Cyclopean Walls
Cyclopean walls found across Italy have puzzled archaeologists for centuries as their building origin remains a mystery.
Ancient Greece
DNA Study Finds Etruscans Originated From Steppes—Not Anatolia
The mystery of the origins of the Etruscan people—the center of an enigma that stretches back millennia—has recently been solved, due to the miracles of DNA testing. But in effect, the answer the scientists uncovered only prompts more questions...
Ancient Greece
The Lost Plant Ancient Greeks Used for Medicine, Food and Contraception
Silphium, a now-extinct plant once used by the ancient Greeks and Romans for perfume, seasoning, medicine, and even contraception, was one of the most sought-after goods in the ancient world.
The plant was so useful that Julius Caesar himself was...
Greek church
Why Greek Orthodox Priests Have Beards
The beards of Orthodox priests are some of their most striking attributes, marking them as different from other Western religious men.
Archaeology
Ancient Sanctuary Dedicated to God Mithras Found in Spain
The remains of a sanctuary dedicated to the god Mithras, along with leftovers from ritual banquets, have been found during excavations at the Villa del Mitra in Cabra, Spain.
According to Heritage Daily, the discovery was made by archaeologists from...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Settlement Area of Tenea Discovered for the First Time
The Ancient Greek settlement area of Tenea was discovered for the first time during recent excavations, the Greek Ministry of Culture reported on Friday. Tenea was an ancient Greek town near Corinth, approximately 80 kilometers southwest of Athens.
Archaeologists discovered...
Ancient Greece
The Island of Mykonos Throughout the Millennia
Mykonos is undoubtedly one of the most famous Greek islands. Known for its lively parties and beautiful beaches, the island also has an incredibly fascinating ancient history.
Somewhat surprisingly, the party paradise was also an international hub in ancient times...
Greece
“Una Faccia, Una Razza”: The Bonds That Bind Greeks and Italians
Greeks and Italians have so much in common, that one would need years to itemize each aspect of the bonds they share.
Ancient Greece
Christmas, Saturnalia, and the Real Birth Date of Jesus
Christmas is celebrated on December 25th in most parts of the world. Supposedly, this was the date of the birth of Jesus Christ. Therefore, Christmas is regarded as a celebration honoring that birth. However, various scholarly sources claim that...
Ancient Greece
How Ancient Greeks, Romans Controlled the Spread of Disease
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Ancient Greeks and Romans got a surprising number of things right about how disease spreads and the importance of airflow for public health.