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The Ancient Greek Roots of the Christian Cross and Its Holiness
The ancient Greek roots of the cross symbol, its significance in cosmology, religion, and philosophy, long before ...
Psychology Today10h
Greek and Roman Sculptures Were Perfumed
Or so one would think, looking at the current art scene. But a new and fascinating archeological finding shows that this has ...
Severe storms batter Greek islands for a second day, with Crete hardest hit
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Severe storms battered islands in Greece for a second day Tuesday, with Crete experiencing the heaviest ...
Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A powerful storm lashed the Greek islands of Paros and Mykonos on Monday, triggering widespread ...
Ukrainian soldiers uncover sixth-century BCE Greek artifacts during fortification work
"These are ritual objects made specifically for burials and brought from Greece," explained a former archaeologist now ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
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Archimedes’ Screw: The Ancient Greek Water-Raising Invention Still Used Today
The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...
Ancient Greeks and Romans perfumed their statues, study says
The ancient Greeks and Romans often doused their statues in perfume, a recent study found. Published in the Oxford Journal of ...
Soldier unearths 2,600-year-old burial site, Greek artifacts in Ukraine. See the finds
One artifact was popular among Greek aristocrats, suggesting the burial site belonged to someone with high social status, ...