Ancient Greek sanctuaries were places of worship, but they also served as business centers, attracting large numbers of ...
Archaeologists in Crete unearthed an animal statue in Gortyna, revealing details about ancient Greek art and urban life.
Keros: A sacred island with enigmatic rituals, an unusual funeral, a carnelian bead from the Indus Valley, weapons production ...
Every culture has an explanation about how we got here. The ancient Greeks were no different. The dramatic story of the origins of humanity in Greek mythology involves love, pain, and a hefty dose of ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Between three humanities departments, the tragic story of a woman who gave her life for her husband is taking center stage — ancient Greek dramatist Euripides’ story of Alcestis. The play attempts to ...