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 ...
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 ...
Trojans of all classes enjoyed a nice jug of wine
He poured the drink, going from right to left, for all the other gods, drawing off sweet nectar from the mixing bowl.” It ...
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, ...
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‘How am I supposed to pour this?’: Costco shopper reaches for a gallon a milk. Then he notices something unexpected about the jugs
Some things about the warehouse chain drive customers up the wall, and one customer had a bone to pick with a product that’s been frustrating shoppers for years: The milk jugs. In a recent ...
Greek Reporter19d
Soldiers Discover Ancient Greek Artifacts in Southern Ukraine
Servicemen from Ukraine’s 123rd Territorial Defense Brigade, while working on military fortifications, found a small amphora (an ancient Greek jar or jug with two handles and a tall neck) and an ...
Greek City Times19d
Possibly an Elite Ancient Greek Necropolis: Ukrainian Soldiers Uncover 6th–5th Century BC Burial Site in Southern Ukraine
Soldiers from Ukraine’s 123rd Territorial Defence Brigade may have unearthed an elite Ancient Greek necropolis dating to the 6th ... Further digs exposed an oinochoe—a three-spouted, single-handled ...
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Why was everyone carrying milk jugs around Chicago during St. Patrick’s Day Weekend?
CHICAGO – If you partook in any St. Patrick’s Day Weekend festivities in Chicago this past weekend, chances are you likely saw people carrying around plastic gallon milk jugs filled with food ...
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The 31 best Greek islands to visit in 2025
From the gastronomic specialties of Sifnos to the enigmatic ruins of the Dodecanese, each Greek island has its own distinct character. Here are the best Greek islands to visit. There’s a Greek ...
Associated Press24d
Greek PM reshuffles cabinet as protests dent approval rating. Hard-liner named as migration minister
(Ismini Vlassopoulou/InTime News via AP, File). Senior conservative party official Makis Voridis, center, speaks to reporters outside Greek Prime Minister office in Athens early Friday, June 21, 2013.
Men's Journal24d
Underwater Archaeologists Unearth Incredible Structure from Ancient Greek City
Archaeologists say pieces of ceramic jugs, known as ostraca, found at the site could date the ruins to a specific era. Scientists posit the ostraca were left there either during the port’s ...
Greek Reporter28d
First Ancient Greek Temple in 1,700 Years Opens in Arcadia
After 1,700 years the first ancient Greek temple opened in Arcadia, Peloponnese over the weekend. Hundreds of people attended the inauguration ceremony of the temple which was built for liturgical ...