The Ancient Greek Roots of Medical Sexism

Hippocratic physicians introduced the first evidence‑based, ethical approach to diagnosing and treating. But their ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Shipwrecks Shed Light on the 2,300-Year-Old Greek City of Ptolemais in Libya

Archaeologists uncover ancient shipwrecks and submerged harbor remains near the 2,300-year-old Greek city of Ptolemais in Libya.

Where did the ancient Greeks and Romans think lightning came from? Hint: not just the gods

Is it any wonder ancient people thought lightning came from the gods? Even today a close lightning strike feels like a terrifying brush with the supernatural. Some ancient thinkers, however, suspected ...
Greek Reporter

The Stele of the Twin Babies: A Rare Glimpse Into Ancient Greek Funerary Art

The only surviving funerary relief of the ancient Greek world depicting twin babies in the same arms was unveiled in Athens.
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Shipwrecks found across 328 feet of seafloor near 2,300-year-old ancient Greek city

Researchers have discovered an extraordinary underwater cache of shipwrecks across 328 feet of seafloor ...
Newsweek

Archaeologists Reveal Ancient Greek Monument With Gold Artifacts

An archaeological excavation in Greece has revealed the remains of an ancient monumental building replete with marble lion sculptures and intriguing gold artifacts, among other finds. The dig, which ...
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Ancient Greek Public Spectacles

Public spectacles in ancient Greece consisted especially of athletic competitions and theatrical performances which served to strengthen ancient Greek citizens’ sense of belonging in Greek culture and ...
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Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says

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 ...