Not only were ancient sculptures multi-colored, they were also scented with perfumes, oils, and flower arrangements.

In southern Greece, a monumental ancient tomb was discovered to have been used as a burial site for centuries before […] ...

Ancient Greeks spent much of their time playing board games practically on a daily basis. They were a beloved part of ancient Greek culture.

Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

An ancient site guard in northern Greece was charged with participating in a smuggling ring selling artefacts abroad. Over 50 ...

A guard protecting ancient sites in northern Greece has been charged with involvement in a crime ring smuggling out artefacts and selling them abroad, police officials said on Friday. Read more at ...

The Antikythera computer captured the ancient Greek passion for mathematics, and especially geometry, and science.

A 2,000-year-old Greek tomb has revealed a gold ring of Apollo with a healing serpent, uncovering a lost link between ancient ...

His works are being shown next to Greek pots dating to the fifth century BCE. The vases from antiquity are displayed behind glass barriers. While an ancient Greek vase might show young men walking ...

A unique opportunity to test ancient Egyptian perfumes is underway in an exhibition at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir ...

Among the most common items are ointment vases, which were named bas in ancient Egypt and frequently ... is also mentioned by classical Greek authors such as Dioscorides. EMBALMING: Whether ...