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The Story of the Ancient Greek Metropolis of Syracuse
The ancient Greek city-state of Syracuse on the eastern coast of Sicily started as a colony and became a Greek metropolis.
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Orsippus of Megara, the First Athlete to Compete Naked in the Olympic Games
A quick glance at any artwork from Ancient Greece gives an idea of the almost religious importance of nudity, and if we ...
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'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': How the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed pollution and what they did about it
Here's what the ancient Greeks and Romans can teach us about the environment and ourselves. From Roman soldiers in crowded ...
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Phaistos Disk: One of Archaeology’s Greatest Mysteries
The Phaistos Disk is about 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter and covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols.
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Archaeologists Discover Fully Preserved Statue – Greek Inscription Found
Archaeologists have discovered a fully preserved marble statue from the Roman era in the ancient city of Odessos (modern-day ...
'The waters become corrupt, the air infected': Here's how Ancient Greeks and Romans grappled with environmental damage
Today the perilous state of the environment is often in the news. Many stories describe how Earth is being damaged by human ...
Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way
By learning the secrets of 2,000-year-old cement, researchers are trying to devise greener, more durable modern options.
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Colossus of Rhodes: The rise and fall of an iconic ancient wonder
The Colossus of Rhodes, a bronze statue of Helios and one of the Seven Wonders stood over 2,000 years ago. Learn about its ...