20 Ancient Greek Proverbs
Some wit and wisdom from the classical world – here are proverbs from 20 ancient Greek writers.
Three ancient cities to rival London, Paris and New York
By Zena Kamash London, Paris and New York are global cities: modern hubs for travel, technology and trade, their names and images echo…
Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday
The naming of the celebration as “Easter” seems to go back to the name of a pre-Christian goddess in England, Eostre, who was celebrated at beginning of spring.
Bravery in the Face of Death: Gladiatorial Games and Those Who Watched Them
The gladiatorial games – often portrayed in modern media as brutish spectacles enjoyed by bloodthirsty crowds — were rather a rule-bound sport focused on the Roman ideal of bravery in the face of death.
Philhellenism and the Invention of American History
What does the landing of the Mayflower in Plymouth have to do with the Battle of Marathon?
Ancient DNA reveals impact of the “Beaker Phenomenon” on prehistoric Europeans
In the largest study of ancient human DNA ever conducted, an international team of scientists has revealed the complex story behind one of the defining periods in European prehistory. The study is published last month in the journal Nature.
Mythbusting Ancient Rome – did all roads actually lead there?
We all know the phrase ‘all roads lead to Rome’. Today, it is used proverbially and has come to mean something like ‘there is more than one way to reach the same goal’. But did all roads ever really lead to the eternal city?
How Well Do You Know the Battle At Thermopylae?
Test your knowledge of the famous battle in 480 BC.
Agriculture initiated by indigenous peoples, not Fertile Crescent migration
Small scale agricultural farming was first initiated by indigenous communities living on Turkey’s Anatolian plateau, and not introduced by migrant farmers as previously thought, according to new research by the University of Liverpool.
Can You Name The Greek Version Of The Roman Gods?
Jupiter, Pluto and Diana are the names of Roman gods. What are their Greek equivalents?