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History was never my favorite subject -- maybe because the lessons revolved around egomaniac men and their wars, which still don't interest me. But history came alive for me last ...
Archaeologists have discovered multiple artifacts depicting ancient Greek deities in the ancient city of Finziade in Sicily.
Greece is famous for its ancient architecture. Each year, the Acropolis, Agora, and Parthenon attract millions of visitors—and rightly so. However, they’re far from the only human-made marvels ...
These mortar-fee constructions are thought to date back to the Preclassical period of Ancient Greece, the classical period beginning around 490 BC. They have stood, pretty much intact, for more than ...
In ancient Greece, homes often doubled as brothels and drinking establishments, suggests new archaeological research. Getty Images . Jan. 21, 2009, 1:53 PM EST / Source: Discovery Channel.
Examine the ancient Greek slave classes and their role in maintaining the economy. How they were represented in art and ...
Our evidence for symposia comes from illustrations on various types of Greek vases, archaeological remains of houses and of vessels used during symposia, and discussions and descriptions in ancient ...