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THE WEEK1d
When did marriage begin?
Through marriage, a woman became a man's property. In the betrothal ceremony of ancient Greece, a father would hand over his daughter with these words: "I pledge my daughter for the purpose of ...
Associated Press15d
Meet Father Spyridon: A Greek monk in an ancient cliffside monastery keeps island life together
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, carved into ...
Greek Reporter15d
Ancient Greek Goat That Survived Antiquity, Now Threatened With Extinction
The ulokeros goat owes its uniqueness primarily to its curved horns, from which it derives its name—”ulos” in ancient Greek means curved, and “keros” means horn. Credit: AMNA It’s a goat with a ...
Psychology Today16d
What Causes Depression? New Research Confirms Ancient Wisdom
Over 1,700 years ago, the ancient Greek Stoic philosopher, Epictetus, proposed an entirely different theory. He argued that it’s not life events that upset us, but our thoughts about them.
Greek City Times16d
Eratosthenes, the Ancient Greek mathematician who calculated the Earth’s circumference
He was a Greek mathematician and the head librarian at the Library ... a feat that stands as a testament to the ingenuity of ancient science. Using the differences in the angle of the sun’s rays at ...
The Conversation23d
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 from ancient Greek and Roman mythology. In Greek and Roman ...
Greek Reporter25d
How Ancient Greek Physicians Described and Treated Diabetes
Dioscorides, a renowned ancient Greek physician and pharmacologist, documented medicinal plants and treatments, including early references to diabetes. Credit: Pedanius Dioscorides, Wikimedia Commons, ...
Greek City Times26d
The Rod of Asclepius: Unraveling the Ancient Greek Symbol of Healing
This symbol carries a deep cultural resonance for Greeks, rooted in our ancient heritage. A Mythological Journey: Asclepius and His Legacy In Greek mythology, Asclepius, the son of Apollo and the ...
Smithsonian Magazine27d
This Ancient Pyramid Found in the Judean Desert May Have Been a Ptolemaic Tax Collector’s Station
On its grounds, researchers have found Greek papyri, weapons ... found onsite Emil Aladjem / Israel Antiquities Authority An ancient button found onsite Robbery Prevention Unit / Israel ...
IFLScience28d
Ancient Greek And Roman Statues Were Meant To Be Sniffed – And They Smelled Divine
Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has worked in the fields of neuroscience research and mental health treatment.
PBS29d
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 ...