Archaeologists in Crete have uncovered a 3,800-year-old Minoan ritual of demolishing tombs and a communal feast.

The earliest Greek cave art depicting extinct animals was discovered on Crete and is believed to be at least 11,000 years old ...

Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have arrested six people allegedly involved in an antiquities smuggling operation.

One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...

This course offers a systematic study of ancient Greek attitudes and practices relating to love and sexuality as reflected in history, literature, art, and philosophy, and against the background of ...

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Separating Kamari from Perissa on top of Mesa Vouna is Ancient Thera. This archaeological site, which was first claimed by the Dorians (ancient Greeks) in the 9th century B.C., is home to ruins ...

Featuring a theater for 200 people, it highlights ancient Greece’s blend of physical and intellectual pursuits. Eratosthenes became the first person to calculate the Earth’s circumference with ...

Enter ancient worlds, meet famous people and discover fascinating facts by exploring a wide selection of historical games and activities.

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