Greek Reporter4h
Noumenia: The New Moon Day Was the Holiest in Ancient Greece
In Ancient Greece, Noumenia, the day of the new moon, was considered to be "the holiest of days," according to Plutarch.
Invisible Iceberg: The Wind that Created the Greek Empire
Journey back to ancient Greece to uncover how the winds of change built an empire. Plus, discover the surprising connections ...
Greek Reporter22h
New Discoveries Unearthed in Ancient Greek City of Ptolemais in Libya
Archaeologists made new discoveries in the ancient Greek city of Ptolemais, including a mysterious mask, and a well-preserved ...
Smithsonian Magazine1d
How Archaeologists Discovered Europe’s Oldest-Known Book, Revealing Never-Before-Seen Insights Into Ancient Religion and Philosophy
Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact ...
Greece hotel pools set to switch to seawater on drought-hit islands
Hotels on Greek islands may be filling their swimming pools with seawater this summer in response to worsening drought ...
Greek City Times2d
Evolution of the Greek Flag: From Early Symbols to Sovereignty
One of the earliest versions of the Greek flag was officially adopted on January 13th, 1821, 103 years ago. It features a ...
Ancient jars — which likely carried perfume, oil and wine — found in Greece. See them
Archaeologists uncovered these jars in a variety of sizes, and noted that the smaller vessels likely functioned as perfume ...