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The Ancient Tree of Magna Graecia that Produces White Olives

White olives known as leucocarpa, or leucolea, is a rare variety of olive tree, mainly found in the south of Italy, in the region historically known as "Magna Graecia," or Greater Greece. Derived from the Greek words for white (leucos),...

The Stunning Ancient Greek Queen Fresco Discovered in Pompeii

A stunning fresco discovered amongst the ruins of ancient Pompeii in 2018 depicts a sensual scene of the Roman god Jupiter, disguised as a swan, and Leda, the Greek mythical queen of Sparta and wife of King Tyndareus. The figure...

How Byzantine Art Influenced Europe

Byzantine contribution to art, and especially to painting, was original and reached a degree of expressiveness that can rarely be compared with any other

Ancient Greek Word From Burned Herculaneum Scrolls Decoded

AI read an ancient Greek word from a text damaged by Vesuvius in 79 AD, marking a major milestone in decoding the Herculaneum scrolls. The Greek word 'πορφύραc,' which translates to "(Tyrian) purple" in English, carries a rich cultural connotation...

Is the ‘Tomb of Cerberus’ the Top Archaeological Discovery of 2023?

The “Tomb of Cerberus” with its stunning frescoes discovered in October 2023 near Naples, Italy is perhaps the top archaeological find of the year. The tomb was discovered during an archaeological survey ahead of water supply system updates in the...

Buried Roman Town Discovered in Italy

An entire Roman town has been unearthed by archaeologists in central Italy, challenging assumptions about the Empire’s decline. A research team led by the University of Cambridge uncovered the remains of a roofed theater, a market, and a river port...

Shocking Example of Roman Slavery at Pompeii Discovered

In the ancient city of Pompeii, a recent uncovering reveals a disturbing chapter: a bakery where people were held against their will and forced to bake bread. This discovery is considered one of the most appalling instances of slavery...

Leaning Tower in Italy in Danger of Collapse

Italy's iconic Garisenda Tower, a leaning wonder standing tall for almost a millennium, might be facing its final days. After recent investigations, the city is taking serious steps to prepare for the possible sudden collapse of this historic tower...

Statue of God Apollo Unearthed at Ancient Etruscan and Roman Baths

In a recent archaeological discovery at San Casciano dei Bagni in Tuscany, Italy, experts stumbled upon a marble statue of Apollo Sauroctonos, also known as the "Lizard-Slayer." This finding occurred during excavations of an ancient Etruscan and Roman bath. The...

The Stunning Ancient Fresco Portraying a Greek Myth in Pompeii

An ancient fresco portraying an ancient Greek myth discovered in Pompeii in 2018 is one of the highlights of the ruins of the city buried by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius. The fresco is inside a "domus" or...