University of Nevada, Reno3h
Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 16: Professor Geoffrey Blewitt
Join President Sandoval and Professor Geoffrey Blewitt as they discuss the science of geodesy, the ways in which GPS impact ...
Vengeful ghost cat, divorce lizard, phantom horse: the animals that haunted Ancient Rome and Greece
The handful animal ghosts in the ancient world are often depicted not as friendly visitors but as mere tools for humans – and ...
Greek Reporter7h
Oeniadae: The Ancient Greek City Home to One of the Oldest Shipyards in the World
On the west bank of the Achelous are the remains of one of the oldest shipyards in antiquity, that of the ancient Greek city ...
Greek Reporter8h
New Discovery in Egypt Unveils Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Graves and Artifacts
An ancient military tomb and graves from the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman periods have been discovered at Tell Ruwad Iskandar, ...
Smithsonian Magazine11h
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
Ancient Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were at 'Armageddon' when biblical king was killed, study suggests
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an Egyptian army where an Israelite king was killed. The discoveries at Megiddo, ...
Greek guard charged in crackdown on antiquities smuggling rings
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.
Outgoing IOC leader presented with family history
“We had a great chat,” said Bullock, president and executive chair of Utah’s 2034 Winter Games organizing committee, who is ...
Figs, meat – and not too much sex. A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...
Eight of the best destinations to visit this Easter, from Cyprus to Japan
The all-inclusive five-star Iberostar Selection​ Eolia Djerba sits beachfront and is an ideal option for those seeking a ...
Smithsonian Magazine1d
Archaeologists Discover Mosaics of Two Fighting Cupids and a Mysterious Inscription at an Ancient Greek City Hall
New research is shedding light on the bouleuterion building that once stood in the ancient city of Teos, located in ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...