Lost ancient Greek star catalog decoded by particle accelerator

Before telescopes, ancient Greek astronomers relied on naked-eye observations of the night sky to understand the universe ...
Greek Reporter

The First Ancient Greek to Reach Britain and the Arctic

Pytheas of Massalia, an ancient Greek geographer, was the first Mediterranean person to reach Great Britain and the Arctic ...
Artnet

What to Know About the Greek Discobolus, a Hallmark of the Ancient Olympics

The discus throw event has been included in every modern Olympics since its inaugural 1896 edition held in Athens (where Robert Garrett representing the United States won the gold medal), and can be ...
Santa Clara University

Department of Classics

Classics is the study of all aspects of the life and culture of ancient Greece and Rome in their Mediterranean context and their enduring relevance to our lives. The Department of Classics offers all ...
PBS

Ancient Greece: History and Documentaries About Ancient Greek Civilization, Mythology, and Art

The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Building With Courtyard Discovered in Kuwait

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Greek building and courtyard on Failaka Island, Kuwait, offering insights into ...
Newsweek

Submerged Ancient Greek City’s Treasures Emerge 2,000 Years Later

An Ancient Greek public building and extensive collection of marble treasures have been found partially submerged at the site of a now-sunken ancient city—once home to Trojan War warrior Ajax, ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Workers Stumble Upon Ancient Greek Mosaic of Dancing Satyrs

The mosaic was discovered during the construction of a water pipeline. Greek Ministry of Culture While building a water line, construction workers in Greece discovered an ancient mosaic depicting a ...
The Manila Times

Iconic Helmet of an Ancient Greek Warrior to Headline London Auction

Apollo Art Auctions presents an outstanding assemblage of over 500 lots of ancient art and antiquities, featuring one of the ...
Artnet

Archaeologists Unearth Monumental Tomb Near Fabled Ancient Greek City

The Greek municipality of Tenea boasts a rich ancient history—and the archaeological artifacts to prove it. Finds in the region have long hinted at a once-thriving settlement, with the latest ...