Greek Reporter3d
The Only Ancient Temple in Greece That is Almost Intact
There is an ancient temple in Greece that is almost intact, standing at the top of the hill of Agoraios Colonos next to the ...
Greek Reporter2d
When Persians Destroyed Athens: The Burning of Acropolis and the Rebuilding of a City
In 480 BC, Persian forces led by King Xerxes I burned down the city of Athens, as well as the Acropolis, in what is called “the Persian Destruction of Athens.” The destruction of the great city took ...
Artnet News2d
How This Parthenon Relief Was Torn Apart—Twice
South Metope IV of the Parthenon is one of many sculptures from the Parthenon in Greece that have been scattered across the ...
Travel: There’s nothing like being pampered in a spa while visiting historic Greece
The wellness destination Euphoria Retreat provides services to heal the body and mind in the ancient fortress town of ...
Cambridge Day5d
A week of events in Cambridge and Somerville: ‘Elphie’ getting ‘Wicked’ to blind date comedy
In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, author Gregory Maguire plans one of his few “Elphie: A Wicked ...
Comic Book Resources on MSN4d
The Odyssey Set Images Seemingly Confirm Zendaya's Role in the Christopher Nolan Epic
New behind-the-scenes photos from the production of Christopher Nolan's upcoming blockbuster, The Odyssey, hint at who ...
The Family Voyage on MSN1d
The best of Athens with kids in one day (or two)
Planning a visit to Athens with kids? See all the awesome stuff you can do in one day in Athens, Greece! Our Athens itinerary ...
Psychology Today10h
Greek and Roman Sculptures Were Perfumed
Or so one would think, looking at the current art scene. But a new and fascinating archeological finding shows that this has ...
Texas Public Radio6d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN4h
A Gladiator’s Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
The graveyard of Liternum, near Naples, was in use between the first century B.C.E. and the third century C.E.