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Initial reports that the centuries-old St. Catherine's Monastery would be closed were denied, but Orthodox leaders remain ...
A new study finds that ancient Greek ship names carried symbolic meanings that shaped crew morale and identity in Athens’ ...
The Sagittarius glyph is an upward-pointing arrow, symbolising the Archer’s bow and the sign’s constant quest for meaning.
The spooky connection between Halloween and the black cat isn’t as old as you might think. This fascinating link actually ...
Two recently discovered ancient gold rings set with garnets reveal how Greek trends and customs became part of life in ...
These spectacular stone structures represent some of the most significant depictions of the religious and funerary practices of an ancient society that drew on both its Greek and Persian heritage.
The Casamari pharmacy, still in operation after two centuries, remains a powerful symbol of the connection between monastic ...
The P-Patch at High Point Commons Park looks like an ordinary community garden. But tucked into a corner is the West Seattle Bee Garden, where you can peek inside honeybee hives.
Ancient Greek inscriptions appear on some of the most prominent buildings in the world, whether on a historical building or ...
Despite initial impressions, ancient Greek temples were not built to impress 21st-century tourists; they were made to house ...
Excavations in Paros, Greece, have uncovered a Hellenistic-era workshop with unfinished marble statues, including Aphrodite ...