Greek City Times5h
The Ancient, Sacred Olive Tree of the Acropolis that Never Dies
For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and ancient ...
All That's Interesting on MSN5h
Sekhmet: The Bloodthirsty, Lion-Headed Goddess Of War And Healing In Ancient Egypt
According to Egyptian legend, the goddess Sekhmet was created by Ra, who wanted her to destroy humans who were disobedient to ...
Greek Reporter10h
The Legend of Vampires in Ancient Greek Myths
The ancient Greek myths are full of beings that bear a striking resemblance to the vampires of later folklore.
Smithsonian Magazine10h
This 1,600-Year-Old Filter Helped Ancient Drinkers Sip Beverages Through a Straw
Archaeologists discovered an unusual bronze artifact studded with holes while excavating the ancient city of Hadrianopolis in ...
Greek Reporter10h
The Ancient Greek Baker Who Invented the Professional Oven
When considering ancient Greek innovations, we often think of philosophy, mathematics, and architecture—not bakeries or ovens ...