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Could This Ancient Greek Fresco Be The Inspiration for Virgin Mary Depictions?

A discovery in Aigai, Greece sparked intrigue among art historians and theologians alike. It was a 4th-century BC fresco known as the "Madonna of Aigai." This ancient Greek depiction bears striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of Virgin Mary...

Parthian Battery: The Mystery of the 2,000-Year-Old Energy Source

The Parthian Battery is one of the most fascinating inventions of the ancient world preceding by two millennia the batteries we use today

Int. Council of Monuments Slams Greece for “Poor Workmanship” on Aigai Palace

The International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has called out the Greek Ministry of Culture and the Honorary Antiquities Commissioner for what it calls "bad workmanship" and overuse of new materials on the Vergina (Aigai) restoration project. The...

Perseus: The Last Greek King of Ancient Greece

Perseus of Macedon was the last Greek king of Ancient Greece before it came under Roman rule, following the defeat in the Battle of Pydna

Alexander the Great’s Romance: The Story of the Illuminated Codex

The "Romance" of Alexander the Great is a unique illuminated manuscript on his life and was the most widely-read romance in the Middle Ages as it was translated into thirty languages. The original version was composed in Ancient Greek sometime...

Ancient Gymnasium Unearthed in Oasis Shows Impact of Greek Life in Egypt

In 2017, when the ruins of an ancient Greek gymnasium were discovered in an oasis of a desert in Egypt, archaeologists said that it was the first of its kind. The Watfa gymnasium that was used to train young Greek-speaking...

Intact Marble Head of Alexander the Great Uncovered in Turkey

The head of a statue determined by archaeologists to belong to Alexander the Great, was unearthed recently during excavations in north-western Turkey. The marble head, dated to the 2nd century AD, was found at the top of a theater in...

The Ancient Greeks From Crete Who Founded a City in South Asia

Long ago, a substantial ancient Greek population from the island of Crete lived in the ancient city of Daedala, located in south Asia. Located in a strategically and geopolitically important region, in the modern nation-state of Pakistan on the border...

The Roman Emperor Who Broke the Nose of Alexander the Great’s Corpse

Just like in modern times, many people in antiquity enjoyed visiting the tombs of famous historical figures. One of the most famous historical figures in the Greco-Roman world was Alexander the Great. According to ancient records, one of the...

Iskenderun-Alexandretta: The Ancient City of Alexander the Great in Turkey

Situated in Turkey's Hatay Province, the city of Iskenderun, formerly known as Alexandretta, has a long and proud history spanning over 2,300 years. The city was originally founded by the Greek Macedonian king Alexander the Great after the dramatic...