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Insurance in Ancient Greece: A Pioneer in Mitigating Risks
The history of Insurance goes back to ancient Greece as people employed insurance-like practices, predominantly within ...
Ancient landmark Hagia Sophia, 'simply unique, without parallel,' attracts long line of tourists
The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...
Greek Reporter9d
Ten Stunning Ancient Greek Temples You Must See
Many significant ancient Greek temples are found not only in Greece but also in other countries that were once part of the ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory senses.
Child remains found at ancient sacrifice altar hidden in national park
A Teotihuacan altar, which archaeologists believe was used for sacrifices, has been unearthed in Tikal National Park in ...
Daily Sabah5d
War left Palmyra in ruins, but Syrians now return with hope
The ancient city of Palmyra, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Syria’s central Homs province, stands as a haunting reminder of ...
Smithsonian Magazine20d
Discover the 14,000 Ancient Roman Artifacts Just Donated to the London Museum
Among the items are sandals, pottery and Britain's largest collection of Roman writing tablets, bearing IOU notes and gossip in stunningly well-preserved wax ...
Daily Sabah11d
Ancient city Teos restoration highlights Türkiye’s rich heritage
The restoration of the ancient site is bringing Türkiye's rich cultural heritage to life, attracting more visitors and ...
Ancient altar found in Guatemala jungle apparently used for sacrifices, "especially of children," archaeologists say
The discovery shows the cultural interaction between the Maya of Tikal and Teotihuacan's elite between 300 and 500 A.D., ...
6 wonders of the ancient world that disappeared from the world; were they real or just a myth?
The Seven Wonders of the World are often seen as the pinnacle of human architecture and the perfect form of engineering, that ...
Study finds many ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were scented
Science has previously shown that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were frequently painted in warm colours. A recent ...
Ancient Greek and Roman sculptures were scented, study finds
Science has previously shown that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were frequently painted in warm colours. A recent study from Denmark has now discovered that some of these sculptures were ...