Greek Reporter1d
The Ancient Greek Roots of Shared Appetizer Culture
Shared appetizers known as Greek meze is a tradition that has kept communities and friends together, shaping what it means to be Greek.
Wine was an 'everyday drink' for almost EVERYONE in ancient Troy
Just about everyone in Turkey's ancient city was a wine drinker - whether or not they belonged to the upper classes or the ...
Greek Reporter10d
Researchers Find First Evidence of Wine in Ancient Troy
Researchers have found chemical evidence of wine consumption in ancient Troy, confirming a theory by Heinrich Schliemann.
KSMU12d
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were not just experienced visually ... For instance, according to Platt, Greek men would ...
Medical Xpress18d
Figs, meat—and not too much sex: A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
In modern times, diet refers to food and drink. In ancient times, however, the idea of diet was more expansive. Our word "diet" comes from the ancient Greek word diaita. This could refer to what ...
Smithsonian Magazine18d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology.
Live Science18d
Ancient Egyptian soldiers and Greek mercenaries were at 'Armageddon' when biblical king was killed, study suggests
Ancient city The ruins of Megiddo are now in a national park about 18 miles (30 kilometers) southeast of Haifa. Megiddo was a strategically important city at a crossroads on trade and military ...
Greek City Times19d
Possibly an Elite Ancient Greek Necropolis: Ukrainian Soldiers Uncover 6th–5th Century BC Burial Site in Southern Ukraine
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 123rd Territorial Defence Brigade may have unearthed an elite Ancient Greek necropolis dating to the 6th–5th centuries BC while digging fortifications in southern Ukraine, ...
curlytales20d
Nabeez, The Ancient Sunnah Drink For Energy, Hydration, & Health Is A Must-Try This Ramadan
This Ramadan, make your fasting even more special with a simple drink packed with so much goodness that it was loved by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself. Nabeez is a humble yet powerful drink that is ...
dw20d
Statues in ancient Greece, Rome were colorful — and perfumed
The myth that the statues of ancient Greece and Rome were white was created over time and upheld in part to serve racist ideologies. But, in reality, ancient works of art were colorful and even ...
Charlotte Observer20d
New Greek restaurant opens in Charlotte, with family recipes for Mediterranean favorites
A new Greek restaurant has opened in the former Volo space in Charlotte, bringing fresh bites of Greek salad, spanakopita and dolmades, along with an entire lineup of savory and sweet ...