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

These walls would have obscured worshippers’ view of at least the base and Zeus’ feet. They also could have blocked light reflecting off the pool’s surface and onto the sculpture. Even so, De Lara ...

The acclaimed British historian tells SBS how she followed ancient paths and used modern technology to explore the link ...

For centuries, we have imagined ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, as a dry and dusty valley, with its temples and stadiums anchored in a terrestrial landscape dominated by the ...

In this best things to do in Athens Greece travel guide we show you all around this European gem. We show you 20 things to ...

Kochi: High court has issued guidelines for the selection of melsanthis for the Sabarimala Sree Dharmasastha Temple and Malikappuram Temple for the year 2025-26, in accordance with earlier judicial ...

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Egyptian archaeologists recently uncovered a hidden harbor at an ancient temple connected to Cleopatra VII – an unexpected find for historians. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ...

HOUSTON — Two Montgomery County residents have been indicted in connection with the November 2023 firebombing of the Huyen Trang Buddhist Meditation Center, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.

A joint research team has revealed conclusive evidence of the existence of an ancient submerged port, directly associated with the temple of Taposiris Magna and connected to the Mediterranean, a ...

Some time in 10th century B.C.E., a temple rose in Jerusalem. Built at the behest of legendary king Solomon, it was not just any place of worship, but an ornate and palatial structure, fit to house ...