The Archimedes screw, an ancient Greek invention for lifting water. Learn about its origins, how it works, and its modern ...

The Cyclades are a treasure trove of archaeological sites, offering a glimpse into the rich history of the Aegean.

The ancient city of Teos sits on the western coast ... One that stood out depicted two fighting cupids, figures of Eros, the Greek god of love, whose imagery is related to Dionysos, the Greek ...

Teos was an ancient Greek city on the coast of Ionia, known for its flourishing seaport and notable historical figures like the poet Anacreon and philosopher Protagoras. Today, its ruins are near the ...

while ancient builders relied on empirical intuition, the underlying mechanics remained largely unformalized until the 17th century. It was Robert Hooke, an English physicist and mathematician, who ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Revellers dressed in animal skins and heavy bronze bells, prepare to take part in carnival celebrations in ...

Lugo began making pottery that evoked ancient Greek forms years ago, long before the Princeton museum called to suggest he sort through its collection of 2,500-year-old Greek pottery. His works are ...

Lechaion was the largest harbor in ancient Greece, a hub for Phoenican, Mycenaean, Byzantine, and Roman ships which passed through carrying trade goods such as pottery, fragrances, and textiles.

Researchers investigated with neurophysiological techniques that tracked changes in modern participants as they learned ancient pottery skills. Pottery isn’t easy, and the more participants practiced, ...