How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before dying, aged just 32. Alexander the Great’s legacy has given him god-like ...
Greek City Times20h
Homer (c. 8th–7th century BC), one of the most renowned poets of ancient Greece
These works by Homer form the cornerstone of ancient Greek culture and provide DEEP insights into heroism, morality, and ...
Smithsonian Magazine23h
One of the Oldest Surviving Operas by a Black American Composer Will Be Performed for the First Time—138 Years After It Was Written
Edmond Dédé's 1887 magnum opus "Morgiane"—billed as "the most important opera never heard"—will finally get its premiere ...
Greek Reporter1d
Was Olympus, Gods’ Abode, a Mountain or Divine Realm in Ancient Greek Belief?
Ancient Greeks saw Olympus as a divine realm of Zeus and the gods, not a mountain. Its link to Mount Olympus emerged in later traditions.
Oxford Mail2d
Oxford auction sees marble Roman head sold for £71,000
A Roman marble portrait head dating back over 1,800 years has sold for a whopping £71,000 at an auction in Oxford.
Roman Scroll Discovery Reveals Brazen 1,890-Year-Old Crime
"This is the best-documented Roman court case from Iudaea apart from the trial of Jesus," said one researcher.
Smithsonian Magazine2d
Archaeologists Discover 141 Ancient Gold Coins Depicting Nine Roman Emperors in Luxembourg
Archaeologists in Luxembourg have unearthed a stash of Roman gold coins dating back some 1,600 years. The coins are marked ...
Religion News Service2d
St. Thomas Aquinas’ skull just went on tour − here’s what the medieval saint himself would have said about its veneration
In a short but poignant text from his best-known work, ‘Summa Theologiae,’ Aquinas explained his views on venerating relics.
Greek City Times3d
Longest Greek Papyrus Found in Judean Desert Reveals Roman Corruption Case Prior to Bar Kokhba Revolt
A nearly 2,000-year-old Greek papyrus uncovered in the Judean Desert has revealed a fascinating corruption trial in the Roman ...
The New Yorker3d
The Executive-Order Slush Pile
Proposal: “Executive Summaries” Formal Title: Optimizing Linguistic Efficiency in Legislature Effect: Removes words with four ...
Opus Dei cardinal acknowledges Vatican sanctioned him after abuse allegation but denies wrongdoing
The once-powerful archbishop of Peruvian capital Lima and the first-ever cardinal of Opus Dei has acknowledged that the ...
EVOKE7d
Ready to feel old? 10 classic movies that turn 25 this year
Nothing beats vegging out on the sofa, popcorn in hand while watching a movie classic! But can you believe these are 25 years ...