Among the golden pages of the history of Ancient Greece there are pages blemished with the acts of traitors, men who betrayed ...

The monumental tomb known as the "Royal Kurgan of Kerch," in the Crimea, is a masterpiece of ancient Greek architecture.

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Before philosophers, democracy, and empire, there was a land of scattered tribes surrounded by sea and stone. This video uncovers how geography, trade, and war gave birth to one of the greatest ...

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Fans who have enjoyed Troy might be looking for similar films that explore ancient battles as well as legends. Here is a list ...

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The Piraeus Lion is indeed an intriguing artefact, as it has a complex history that involves various peoples, from the ancient Greeks who carved it, to the Varangians who left their runic inscriptions ...

When it came to penning the novelization of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, the planning all came before the aftermath of the film’s eventual polarizing release. And by chance, Matthew ...

Prince Khaemwaset, born in the 12th century BCE, was an archaeologist of his own already ancient civilization. You could call ...