The true location of Alexander the Great's tomb is considered to be one of the great mysteries of the ancient world. After going missing in antiquity, researchers are still trying hard to find it. One ...

Caduceus — that's the name of Hermes' rod, a staff with two intertwined snakes and wings, which the god, known as Mercury in ...

The first, “peaceful,” Vapheio gold cup showing a man capturing a bull. Credit: Zde/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-SA 3.0 The pair of stunning gold cups, called the “Vapheio Cups,” are considered ...

The iconic Athenian owl, replicated from the ancient tetradrachm, has taken flight in the collecting world. Certain Greek one-euro coins featuring this design, particularly those with a Finnish "S" ...

Who were the ancient Greeks? Who were the ancient Greeks? Discover different ancient Greek cities and find out how they were ruled. How did the Olympic Games begin? Learn how the Olympic Games ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

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The tribute follows Simitis' passing on 5 January and reflects his enduring legacy as a key figure in Greece’s modernisation and eurozone entry. Recent archaeological research has revealed that ...

They seem to have overlooked the influence of Mesopotamian and Egyptian culture, religion, art and architecture on Ancient Greece. Or that ancient Greek “democracy” didn’t extend to women ...

Discovery of 'Punk' and 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs Jan. 8, 2025 — Researchers have unearthed two fossils, named Punk and Emo, revealing that ancient molluscs ...

Exactly why the sculpture was attacked by University of Georgia students may always be a mystery. But 70 years later, restored, it rides again. By Mary Logan Bikoff To match Jack Shainman ...