Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
A jury has convened in London for an ancient ceremony to certify that British coins meet the strictest of standards ...
Greek Reporter21h
Sweat of Ancient Greek Athletes Was Valued Like Gold in Antiquity
The sweat of ancient Greek and Roman athletes was a prized commodity believed to confer special health benefits.
Greek Reporter1d
Who Was Byzas, the Greek Founder of Byzantium?
Who was Byzas, the legendary Greek founder of the city of Byzantium? This article examines where he was from, what he did, ...
Greek City Times1d
Ancient Tombs Unearthed in Padula, Including Diobol Minted in Tarentum Featuring Athena and Hercules
In Padula, Campania, the discovery of nineteen ancient tombs has uncovered valuable artifacts, including a rare diobol coin ...
Audacy on MSN3d
$2M Roman coin makes us wonder: What's the future of change?
I think we’re at a bit of a transitional point as physical currency is falling and electronic recordkeeping is growing,” ...
Smithsonian Magazine6d
Oldest Known Evidence of Lead Pollution Found in Ancient Greece
New research has uncovered the earliest traces of lead contamination caused by human activities, linking the development of ...
Khaleej Times on MSN6d
UAE: 110 ancient coins, rare artefacts unearthed in Sharjah flown to Rome
More than 100 rare artefacts that were dug up from Sharjah's prized archaeological sites were flown to Rome — making it to ...