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Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Greek island smuggling raid
Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have arrested six people allegedly involved in an antiquities smuggling operation.
10 historic Greek wonders away from the islands
The Olympic flame still burns brightly in Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, where the modern-day games have their Greek ...
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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials?
According to Egyptian mythology, Horus was the son of Osiris, the god of the underworld. Horus fought his uncle Seth to see who would be ruler of Egypt. During the fight, Seth mut ...
Christianity Today2d
Oldest-Known Hymn Inspires New Worship Song
Historian teams up with Chris Tomlin and Hillsong’s Ben Fielding to adapt rare music dating back to the third century.
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Ancient DNA reveals Phoenicians’ surprising genetic ancestry
To study this history, population geneticist Harald Ringbauer at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in ...
This Assyrtiko May Be the Best Greek White Wine We’ve Ever Had
As longtime fans of Greek wine and especially Assyrtiko from Santorini, we were recently blown away by Gai’a’s latest release ...
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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
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From Taj Mahal to Machu Picchu: Explore the world’s most iconic heritage wonders
Discover 10 mesmerising UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the globe that offer a timeless mix of culture, history, and ...
How To Spend Two Days In Athens, Greece
If Athens is a short stop on your Greece itinerary, don’t worry. This two-day planner contains everything you need to see and ...
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J. R. R. Tolkien Found Inspiration for The Lord of the Rings' Most Important Item From One of History's Most Well-Known Philosophers
Two rings from ancient folklore and mythology seemingly served as inspirations for the One Ring in J. R. R. Tolkien's The ...
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How the Ancient Greeks Pioneered Units of Measurement
Ancient Greeks developed sophisticated units of measurement ranging from measuring length, distance, volume, and weight of ...
From Taj Mahal to Pyramids of Giza, the 10 most celebrated world heritage sites
Are you planning to take a trip? Why not visit some of the world heritage sites? Here is  a list of sites you should visit at ...