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Ancient computer's gears may not have been able to turn
The 2000-year-old Antikythera mechanism may have been a kind of astronomical calculator, but researchers are unsure whether it would have worked without jamming ...
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Archaeology breakthrough as 'oldest' auditorium in ancient Greek world discovered
Archaeologists have discovered the "oldest" auditorium from the ancient Greek world in Sicily. The international team, led by ...
Stars Insider on MSN3d
The four humors: what the ancient Greeks can teach us about mental health
Ancient medical practices are usually frowned upon by modern society. The history of medicine is tainted by bizarre ...
Greek Reporter10d
An Aromatic Odyssey Into the Mythical Power of Perfumes in Ancient Greece
Perfumes had captivated the ancient Greeks and through many sources, we can still venture through the world of perfumes in ...
Live Science16d
Ancient Egypt: Facts about the ancient civilization known for its pyramids, mummies and pharaohs
Dates: 3100 B.C. to 30 B.C. Writing: Hieroglyphics, a writing system that uses pictures; hieratic, a quicker type of "cursive"; and demotic, a written short-form script Ancient Egypt's gods ...
Associated Press16d
Severe storms batter Greek islands for a second day, with Crete hardest hit
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A powerful storm lashed the Greek island of Paros ...
Associated Press17d
Greek islands Paros and Mykonos close schools, ban traffic as severe storms cause destruction
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A powerful storm lashed the Greek island of Paros ...
Greek Reporter20d
How Ancient Greek Physicians Described and Treated Diabetes
Hippocratic medicine and the concept of balance Hippocrates, regarded as the father of medicine in ancient Greece, did not explicitly describe diabetes. However, his writings reflect an emphasis on ...
Greek City Times21d
The Rod of Asclepius: Unraveling the Ancient Greek Symbol of Healing
Yet, it’s often mistaken for the caduceus—a staff with two snakes and wings—tied to Hermes and commerce, not medicine. This symbol carries a deep cultural resonance for Greeks, rooted in our ancient ...
IFLScience21d
Ancient Maya Took Their Ancestors’ Bones With Them When They Moved House
Dated to the Late Preclassic period – which ran from 300 BCE to 250 CE – the grave was discovered in a commoner household known as the Dancer Group, near the ancient Maya city of Dos Hombres.
New York Post22d
Mysterious pyramid, ancient bronze coins discovered by archaeologists
The structure is believed to have been a guard tower, a grave marker or even possibly an ancient monument. “It is an enthralling historical mystery,” the directors said in the release.
The Daily Mirror24d
Dialogue Between Ancient Chinese Medicine and Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine Unfolds in Sri Lanka
From March 20 to 22, the "Silk Road Medical Dialogue: Exchange Between Ancient Chinese Medicine and Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine" series of events took place in Colombo, Gampaha, Kandy ...