What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
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Sparta was one of the most powerful city-states in antiquity. The ancient capital of the Laconia district of the southeastern ...
Exclusive First Look at the Xena: Warrior Princess Funko POP! Collection
The launch Funko POP! is Xena with Spear. Featuring a windswept look to her hair, this Xena Vinyl figure is approximately ...
Mickiewicz, longing and folklore: Slavic mythology through the eyes of the Bui sisters
Upon arriving in Poland, the Bui sisters began to discover the mysteries of Polish Romanticism, and were stricken with awe.
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A Day in the Life of Pythia, the Ancient Oracle of Delphi
The Oracle of Apollo’s typical morning for a day of prophecy during the time of the empire would consist of getting ready to prophecy for the hundreds of people waiting for her. She would wake up, ...
Beautiful islands, lost cities and wonders: Three continents in a week
Heraklion From its yacht-decorated Venetian harbour to its lofty walled bastions, Crete’s capital rewards wanderers, and the ...
Archaeology breakthrough as earliest ever woman buried with weapons discovered
Scholars have often struggled to identify female warriors but this incredible breakthrough could change things ...
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Dancing dwarf: A 2,300-year-old ancient Egyptian statue of a godlike man with a muscular 6-pack
This marble statuette is emblematic of Ptolemaic-era art: a mishmash of styles with a decidedly Egyptian twist.
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8 Secret Workout Tips from Ancient Greek Athletes
If you hope to drop a few pounds or build that summer six-pack, ancient Greek athletes can give helpful pointers about ...