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Darius III: The Persian King Who Fought Alexander the Great
One of the few virtues of the recent Netflix series on Alexander the Great was the prominent role given to his principal ...
Greek Reporter2d
The Fascinating Art of Ancient Greek Bread Baking and Its 72 Varieties
The ancient Greeks used to make a wide variety of breads, as they considered it to be of great importance in their eating ...
The State Hornet2d
‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery shines light on unsung heroes in classic studies
Sacramento State’s University Union Gallery is hosting the ‘16 Black Classicists’ gallery from Jan. 23 to Feb. 13. The gallery showcases the rich history of Black scholars in Greek and Roman ...
The Telegraph2d
Greek lawmakers elect advocate for return of sculptures from Britain as president
Greek lawmakers have elected a former parliament speaker and leading advocate for ...
Greece's new president is a leading advocate of bringing home the Parthenon sculptures from Britain
A lawyer by trade, Tassoulas is also a member of the governing center-right New Democracy party and served as culture ...
Greek Reporter5d
Common Greek Myths Found Throughout Art History
Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...
The Print6d
Trump’s appetite for revenge defies literary comparisons, from Iago to Mark Antony
From the malignant Iago to the murderous Clytemnestra, most literary figures feel personal passion. Trump’s anger seems more ...
Greek City Times7d
Eurysthenes, a descendant of Heracles who led the Dorian conquest of the Peloponnesus
Born in the 11th century BCE, Eurysthenes was the twin son of Aristodemus, himself a descendant of Heracles. He became the ...
Greek City Times7d
The Greek Mathematician Who Advised Einstein: The Legacy of Constantine Karatheodori
Constantine Karatheodori (1873–1950) was a pioneering Greek mathematician whose contributions to real and complex analysis, thermodynamics, and the calculus of variations influenced some of the ...
The Conversation9d
Why Trump’s rage defies historical and literary comparisons, according to a classics expert
Perhaps the most famous example of vengeance in Greek tragedy is Aeschylus’ trilogy ... generalized rancor or an inherited ...
Hindustan Times14d
Zodiac signs as famous historical figures (Part 1)
Taurus: Queen Elizabeth II embodies your loyal, determined, and grounded nature. A true leader.
The Boston Globe14d
Worcester Art Museum to return two Greek antiquities to Italy, where they were likely removed illegally
The Worcester Art Museum announced it would hire a provenance researcher after the Manhattan district attorney’s office seized an ancient bronze bust from the museum in 2023 as part of a broader ...