Ancient Sundial Shaped Like Ham Was Roman Pocket Watch

A new 3-D model of a portable sundial found near Pompeii is helping researchers understand how to operate the "pork clock." ...

Woman Returns 2,400 Year-Old Relic to Greece 60 Years After Stealing It from a Famous Tourist Site

The returned item was a 9 inch by 13 inch piece of limestone column from the Leonidaion, a building in Ancient Olympia, and ...
Greek Reporter

Man Digging for Worms Finds Treasure of 20,000 Silver Coins in Sweden

A man digging for worms in Sweden has uncovered a medieval treasure that could be one of the country’s largest silver coin ...
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Central Crete’s Ancient Treasures and Hidden Villages are Worth Leaving the Beach For

Uncover 4,000 years of history in Central Crete—from King Minos' throne room to Zeus's birthplace cave. Adventure beyond the ...
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7 Myths About Ancient Egypt Movies Tricked Us Into Believing

Movies are among the most powerful drivers of pop culture, which is why the images and ideas they present often leave a ...
London Review of Books

Elisabeth R. O’Connell

The mummy portraits are stunning. Their production began around 30-40 ce, sixty or so years after the defeat of ...
Greek Reporter

2,500-Year-Old Ancient Greek Vase Found in Hungary Was Made by Spartans

Archaeologists in Hungary have uncovered an ancient Greek bronze vase made by Spartans, revealing long-distance trade and ...
Greek City Times

So you’ve climbed the Acropolis, now what?

As the summer heat fades into crisp autumn breezes, October transforms Athens into a canvas of amber hues and fewer crowds, making it an ideal time to blend ancient wonders with seasonal festivities.