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Body percussion, stories and songs on Nicosia stage

Music without instruments, body percussions and movement are coming up soon in the capitalas the Nicosia International Festival presents another pioneering performance. The Bodies and Stories ...

Traditional Okinawan songs rich with indigenous knowledge of climate and geology

The lyrics of traditional Okinawan songs were found to record past climate and geological history of the Ryukyu Islands (21st ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Meet 25 of the Ancient Egyptians’ Most Significant Gods and Goddesses, From the Falcon-Headed Horus to the Sky Deity Hathor

"Divine Egypt," a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features nearly 250 artifacts representing the rich ...
Goodnet

5 Superfoods from Ancient Greece that Deserve a Spot on Your Table

The Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes natural, fresh foods, seafood, and fruits and vegetables, is one of the healthiest ...
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 ...
Fast Company

Emotionally intelligent people use the ancient Greek ‘Kairos’ rule to reduce anxiety and make the most of their time

In other words, you’re constantly battling the feeling that there’s simply not enough time. But what if you could reframe the way you think about time? Well, you can. It involves learning a little ...
Live Science

Science history: Rosetta stone is deciphered, opening a window into ancient Egyptian civilization — Sept. 27, 1822

On Sept. 27, 1822, French philologist Jean-François Champollion announced that he had deciphered the text on the Rosetta stone, opening a window into ancient Egyptian civilization. The stone had been ...
Greek City Times

Discovering Ancient Piraeus: A Cultural Journey Through Greece’s Historic Port

As part of the European Heritage Days 2025, organized by the Greek Ministry of Culture, the Ephorate of Antiquities of Piraeus and the Islands invites the public to a series of guided archaeological ...
Greek Reporter

The Diverse Roots of the Mycenaeans: How Multiple Cultures Shaped Ancient Greece

The Mycenaean Greeks carried traces of ethnic diversity, study says. Photo of the Lions Gate at the castle of Mycenae. Photo credit: Andreas Trepte Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 2.5 According to a recent ...
CNN

Babylon was once an ancient wonder. Today it’s a very different story

The sun hangs heavy over central Iraq in late afternoon, painting the ruins of Babylon in heat and light. Dust rises from the ground in soft clouds, carrying a faint scent that seems older than time ...
Greek City Times

The Four Humours: How Ancient Greece Shaped Our Obsession with Personality

Why are some people fiery and impulsive while others are calm and measured? The ancient Greeks believed they had the answer, and their theory shaped medicine, philosophy and psychology for more than ...
KSL

Hymn by President Nelson included in latest songs released for new hymnbook

SALT LAKE CITY — A hymn with lyrics written by President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is among the latest batch of songs released for the church's ...