Hades was the underworld of Greek mythology. As such, it was a purely mythical location. Yet despite this, the ancient Greeks associated it with a number of real-world places. This is particularly so ...

Ancient Minoan cross from the Heraklion Museum of Crete. Credit: P.Vasiliadis CC-BY 3.0 The significance of the cross predates the Christian era, with its roots extending deep into ancient Greek ...

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from ...

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 ...

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 ...

The official ring features an antique 4.03-carat “honey champagne” diamond in a chunky gold setting reminiscent of an Ancient Greek vase. “It reminds me of amphora, the way shoulders are, which is ...

This site, located near Corinth, bears witness to different uses throughout the ages. The gold ring, coins, and gold leaves found in ancient Corinth, Greece. Credit: Greek Ministry of Culture The tomb ...

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 ...

Apr. 14, 2025 — Wealth inequality began shaping human societies more than 10,000 years ago, long before the rise of ancient empires or the invention of writing. That's according to a new study ...