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Greeks VS Persians: The Battle of Mycale That Shaped Ancient Greece

  The battle of Mycale is one of the very few battles that were of such critical importance in history. However, not many people know much about this crucial moment, which took place in 479 BCE, in Greek history. This...

The Laws of War in Ancient Greece

Whether between Greek city-states or against external powers such as Persia, ancient Greece was a hotbed for war and the exercising of power. Yet, among the clatter of swords and shields in warfare, there still existed certain laws. Perhaps the...

Villanovans: Earliest Etruscans Who Brought Iron-Working to Italy

The Villanovan culture, the earliest phase of the Etruscan civilization, was the first Iron Age society in Italy and had artistic and trade links with ancient Greece. Villanovans, the first society to introduce iron-working to the Italian Peninsula, followed directly...

Ancient Greek Jar From 2,300 Years Ago Holds Curse Against 55 People

Archaeologists believe that a 2,300-year-old jar from Ancient Greece containing chicken bones was likely used as part of a curse on 55 people.

“Heroes of Bronze: The Memory” Short Film Brings Ancient Greece to Life

Heroes of Bronze: The Memory is the first CGI short film showcasing ancient Greece in magnificent detail. The first part of the series, which premiered last year, has garnered over 600,000 views on YouTube and has been widely praised by...

Philistines Used Same Hallucinogens as in Ancient Greece, Study Finds

A new study examines the archaeological remains of food, seeds, and flowers found in the biblical city of Gath, Israel. These were used in the worship of female deities found at two Philistine temples. They were also used in...

Amber Road: The Ancient Trade Route of the ‘Northern Gold’

The Amber Road was an ancient route linking northern Europe to the Mediterranean through which amber often referred to as "northern gold" was traded from around 1500 BC to 300 BC. Amber deposits are still present under the Baltic Sea,...

Artifacts in Greek Mythology That Hold Supernatural Powers

Greek mythology is full of artifacts endowed with supernatural powers, in addition to a myriad of unforgettable gods, demigods, creatures, and characters. These items are immensely varied. Some, like the coat of the Nemean Lion, offered its wearer invulnerability, whereas...

New Research Disproves Pythagoras’ Music Theory

New research has shown that the tone and tuning of musical instruments has the power to manipulate people's appreciation of harmony, challenging centuries of Western music theory and disproving ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras' musical theories in at least two...

2800-Year-Old Seal Provides ‘Missing Link’ to Hercules

A small 2,800-year-old stone seal depicting Hercules, discovered in the highlands of northern Israel, may be a 'missing link' in the evolution of a common motif that appears in the Bible and Greek mythology, according to a new study. The...