Greek Reporter

What Was Life Like Inside Ancient Greek Sanctuaries?

Ancient Greek sanctuaries were places of worship, but they also served as business centers, attracting large numbers of ...
Greek Reporter

Excavations on Crete Reveal Animal Statue and Glimpse Into Ancient Greek Life

Archaeologists in Crete unearthed an animal statue in Gortyna, revealing details about ancient Greek art and urban life.
Ancient Origins

Rare Life-Size Pig Statue Unearthed at Crete's Gortyna

Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Gortyna on the Greek island of Crete have made an unusual discovery: a life-size statue depicting a pig. The rare find, uncovered during July and August ...
The Daily Free Press

Ancient Greeks met Greek life in student-written play “The Boys”

Empty beer bottles littered the ground, while the crowd’s playful jeering and loud laughter resembled that of an ancient Greek theater. This is no frat party, just an imitation — this is “The Boys.” ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?

An ancient vase depicting the death of Talos, the bronze automaton created by the god Hephaestus to guard the island of Crete ArchaiOptix via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0 “May not machines ...
NPR

Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says

Researchers have known for many years that there was more to ancient Greek and Roman statues than the plain white marble you typically see in museums. A few years ago, museum visitors in New York City ...