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 ...
Greek Reporter2d
Who Was The Best Roman Emperor in History?
What comes to mind when you think about the kind of Roman Emperor who managed to establish an indestructible empire?
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The Complete Assassin's Creed Timeline
IGN Benelux is dé plek voor alles over games, films, series en gadgets. Check de nieuwste reviews en het nieuws over PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PC en meer.
Smithsonian Magazine11d
Archaeologists Discover Mosaics of Two Fighting Cupids and a Mysterious Inscription at an Ancient Greek City Hall
New research is shedding light on the bouleuterion building that once stood in the ancient city of Teos, located in ...
Sportskeeda20d
5 Reasons why Roman Reigns attacked CM Punk and Seth Rollins on WWE RAW
Roman Reigns returned to action by targeting CM Punk and Seth Rollins in the main event of RAW. As Rollins was basking in his potential win over The Best in the World, The Tribal Chief showed up ...
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Excavations In Türkiye Reveal A 2,300-Year-Old Mosaic Of Battling Cupids
After five years of excavations, researchers created a detailed timeline for the structure ... most famous gods and goddesses from ancient Greek mythology. Then, go inside the true story behind the ...
The New York Times22d
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Croatia In 301 A.D., the Emperor Diocletian made a bold but ultimately unsuccessful bid to address the inflation that was rampaging across the eastern half of the divided Roman Empire. Prices of ...
Greek City Times24d
The Sensory Experience of Ancient Greek and Roman Statues
In a groundbreaking study led by archaeologist Cecilie Brøns and published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology, a fascinating aspect of ancient art has come to light: the use of perfumes and aromatic ...
Phys.org24d
News on roman empire
Originally marking land borders under Roman Emperor Diocletian's tax reforms, the stone provides insight into ...
Popular Mechanics25d
A Staggering Excavation Has Rewritten the Fall of the Roman Empire
A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town ...
Greek Reporter26d
The Byzantine Empire as a Bridge Between Antiquity and Modern Europe
the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire not only managed to survive for another millennium but it also kept the flame of ancient Greek knowledge and Roman might alive. The Byzantines safeguarded a wide ...
La Brújula Verde26d
A Study Reveals That Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Painted and Adorned with Textiles and Jewelry but Also Perfumed
A recent study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology has revealed a little-explored aspect of ancient art: the use of perfumes and aromatic substances in Greco-Roman sculptures. This research ...