In Ancient Greece and Rome, who were the harpies, and why did they stink so much?
Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...
Ukrainian soldiers uncover sixth-century BCE Greek artifacts during fortification work
"These are ritual objects made specifically for burials and brought from Greece," explained a former archaeologist now ...
Step outside your comfort zone with the Putnam Museum
A popular exhibit at the Putnam Museum is seeing some improvements. The Black Earth Big River Exhibit shows an ancient sea ...
Soldier unearths 2,600-year-old burial site, Greek artifacts in Ukraine. See the finds
One artifact was popular among Greek aristocrats, suggesting the burial site belonged to someone with high social status, ...
Greek Reporter6d
Hesiod: The Ancient Greek Poet Who Described the Birth of the Cosmos
Hesiod was an ancient Greek poet whose epic work Theogony elevated him to the status of Homer and is "a major source on Greek ...
Raleigh News & Observer6d
Soldier unearths 2,600-year-old burial site, Greek artifacts in Ukraine. See the finds
The discovery included a small amphora, an ancient Greek vessel sometimes used ... is in southern Ukraine on the coast of the Black Sea. According to scholars, several groups, including some ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana4d
Futures File: Gold and copper up while silver surges
A perfect storm blew silver, the blue metal, up more than gold or copper, both of which rose to new record highs early this ...
'I'm from a beautiful Greek island that has no tourists and is like stepping back in time'
She adds: “Agia Marina offers stunning views and a glimpse of authentic island life. Armathia, a nearby tiny island complex, ...
Why you should try not-so-sedate Madeira for an adventure holiday
Year-round warmth and activities from sky to sea make this Atlantic island the ideal European destination for a dose of ...