First words decoded from burnt scrolls that haven’t been read in nearly 2,000 years
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What Stood on the Acropolis Before the Parthenon?
The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most visited world sites, but what stood on top of it before the construction of the ...
His father used diplomacy, he conquered the world: How Alexander became the first great general
The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander ...
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A Five-Pound Hunk of the World’s Oldest Known Synthesized Pigment Was Found in Nero’s Palace
The discovery might illuminate the link between the blue pigment's ancient Egyptian roots and its rediscovery by Renaissance ...
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How the ancient Greeks used plants for natural air conditioning
Additionally, vines were often utilised not just for their fruit but also for their shading properties. These climbing plants ...
Where is hot in May? Top 17 hot holiday destinations
With warmer days on the horizon, May might be your last chance to nab a cheap holiday deal before the summer price hikes.
Europe’s bucket-list destinations before they were RUINED by mass tourism
Pump Park Vintage Photography/Alamy The Aletsch Glacier in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps is the mightiest mass of ice in Europe. Covering a staggering 66 square miles (171sq km) it has always attracted ...
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Ancient Greek Sculpture Timeline: Dark Ages to Roman Copies
A deeper look into the development of ancient Greek art and sculpture through time, covering various styles, forms and ...
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Cleopatra, The Greek Queen of Ancient Egypt
Cleopatra ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Greek Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt.