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2,000 Years Before Modern Technology, the Greeks Had Built the World’s First Computer (So Advanced That It Still Baffles Scientists)
Over 120 years ago, sponge divers off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera unearthed one of the most enigmatic ...
Greek City Times14d
On this day in 1896, the first Modern Olympic Games begins in Athens
On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games, a long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, are reborn in Athens 1,500 years after being banned by Roman Emperor Theodosius I. At the opening of the Athens Games, ...
Greek Reporter16d
Explore the Ancient Greek World Through a Revolutionary Digital Map
A digital map of ancient Greece and the known ancient world as traveled by ancient geographers has been created by researchers at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The map lets users ...
Indian Defence Review16d
First-Ever Ancient Greek Theater Discovered in Lefkada, Ionian Islands
A groundbreaking discovery in Lefkada has unveiled the first-ever ancient Greek theater in the Ionian Islands, shedding light on a rich part of Greece’s history. The site had been obscured by olive ...
Greek City Times23d
The Rod of Asclepius: Unraveling the Ancient Greek Symbol of Healing
This symbol carries a deep cultural resonance for Greeks, rooted in our ancient heritage. A Mythological Journey: Asclepius and His Legacy In Greek mythology, Asclepius, the son of Apollo and the ...
Toronto Sun23d
Sightseeing skills for experiencing Europe's ancient world
Climbing the Acropolis, communing with the druids at Stonehenge, or marvelling at the sprawling remains of Pompeii — exploring the remnants of Europe’s distant past brings a special thrill to ...
Forbes24d
3 Modern Leadership Lessons From Ancient Greek Mythology
For insights into the complexities of modern corporate leadership, you might not think to look to ancient Greece. Yet its myths ... armor became the ultimate prize, symbolizing the title of ...
Smithsonian Magazine24d
This Ancient Pyramid Found in the Judean Desert May Have Been a Ptolemaic Tax Collector’s Station
On its grounds, researchers have found Greek papyri, weapons ... found onsite Emil Aladjem / Israel Antiquities Authority An ancient button found onsite Robbery Prevention Unit / Israel ...
Greek Reporter24d
From Ancient Greek Carob Seeds to Modern Carats: The Origins of a Precious Measurement
The carob seed, which became the measurement unit we now call the carat, shows how ancient Greeks devised ingenious ways to ensure fairness in trade, construction, and daily transactions. The Greek ...
WWNO26d
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 ...