Ancient Jewish ritual bath, oldest of its kind in Europe, uncovered by archaeologists
Archeologists recently uncovered an historic 1,600-year-old Jewish bath known as a mikveh in Ostia Antica, the archaeological site of an ancient Roman city.
Indian Defence Review14h
Archaeological Team Uncovers Long-Lost ‘Temple of Zeus’ After 100 Years in Ancient City of Magnesia
A forgotten structure buried under four meters of soil has just been brought back to light in western Turkey. First uncovered ...
Greek Reporter1d
Abaris the Hyperborean: The Legendary Ancient Healer Who Could Fly
Abaris the Hyperborean, a mystical priest of Apollo, was famed for his supernatural powers, prophetic gifts and healing ...
KSMU3d
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 ...
Smithsonian Magazine8d
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 ...
Greek Reporter10d
When Rome Turned Ancient Greece’s Sparta into a Theme Park
After Rome conquered Ancient Greece, it turned Sparta into a theme park, with performances for tourists showcasing its ...
ZME Science10d
The Smell of Gods: Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Once Not Only Painted But Also Perfumed
For centuries, the stark white marble statues of ancient Greece and Rome have stood as timeless symbols of classical beauty.
Ancient statues 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 ...
Daily Express14d
Archaeology breakthrough as 'miracle' found inside 2,295-year-old ancient Egyptian tomb
Archaeologists have made an incredible discovery in the ancient Egyptian city of Taposiris Magna, including a tunnel beneath a temple, which could be a key lead to the lost tomb of Cleopatra VII.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation14d
Program: Bettany Hughes: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
BroadwayWorld15d
New Musical Adaptation of ARTEMIS FOWL in Development
At just 12 years old, Artemis Fowl is a millionaire, criminal genius. Young enough to believe in fairies and smart enough to exploit them for their gold. No scheme is too dastardly, no plot too ...
Stars and Stripes16d
Wonders of Pompeii give Naples’ archaeological museum ultimate ancient showstopper
featuring a sculpture of the ancient goddess Artemis. You also can see the Farnese Bull, a massive sculpture of yellowish white marble depicting the murder of the Greek nymph Dirce by the twin ...