The Most Haunting Music in ‘The Odyssey’ Has Ancient Roots

Ludwig Göransson’s soundtrack for Christopher Nolan’s film resurrects an ancient instrument, the aulos, to evoke the ...

'The Odyssey’ dog is among the legendary pups of mythology

Maera was a dog of Icarius, as described in "Astronomica," an ancient guide later translated into English. Maera lead Icarius ...
Greek Reporter

What Were the Ancient Greek Board Games Like?

To pass the time the ancient Greeks played various board and dice games which have been attested to in various sources.

Pompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed ceiling of a banquet hall, with more fragments to come

Archaeologists in the ancient city of Pompeii have unveiled the partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling vault of a banquet ...

The dog who waited for Odysseus: Argos reflects the deep human‑animal bonds of ancient Greece

The bonds between humans and animals are richly represented in both literature and visual arts throughout ancient Greek ...
ZME Science

Greek Fire, Which Burned on Water, Was the Most Devastating Weapon in the Eastern Roman Empire. But What Was It?

Before modern weapons of mass destruction, there was Greek fire (ignis graecus). This was the term medieval Crusaders applied ...
Greek Reporter

The Cult of Ancient Greek Goddess Athena and the Women of Athens

The cult of the ancient Greek goddess Athena allowed certain Athenian women liberties that extended beyond the roles of ...
Greek City Times

Greece To Restore Ancient Agora Temple in Athens

Greece’s Ministry of Culture will be restoring and showcasing the Southeast Temple at the Ancient Agora of Athens as part of a broader project to improve accessibility and enhance the visitor ...
AOL

Greece's Best Ancient Sites Are Underrated And Not In Athens, Per Rick Steves

If you're a history buff, particularly an ancient history buff, you've likely dreamed about a trip to Greece. If you're like most people, you probably already have Athens on your list of places to ...
Fox News

US strikes Iran after Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack as ceasefire tensions escalate

U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian targets Friday after Tehran attacked a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The retaliation comes as Washington, Tehran, Israel and Lebanon navigate ...
Pitchfork

Ancient History

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The New York Times

36 Hours in Athens

Like a clock keeping time, the face of Athens is marked by the past, the minutes ticking by in ancient Greek ruins, remnants of Roman architecture and an assortment of gilded, Byzantine-era churches.