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See the Stunning Ancient Roman Statue of Athena That’s Going on View for the First Time in Nearly 260 Years
After spending centuries on a British aristocrat's estate in North Yorkshire, the marble masterpiece will be unveiled in Chicago's Wrightwood 659 gallery later this week ...
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The Origin of Waffles: From Ancient Greece to Your Breakfast Plate
Waffles are one of the oldest treats. The history of waffles goes back to ancient Greece and a type of bread called obleios ...
Lost Villages Uncovered: Rare Roman Boundary Stone Found in Northern Israel
Archaeologists excavating Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel have discovered a rare Tetrarchic boundary stone from the Roman ...
Man finds 2,000-year-old Greek statue dumped near trash cans
Authorities say the statue dates back to the Hellenistic period and are investigating how it ended up among garbage. It was ...
2,000-year-old headless statue found in Greece near trash cans, police now investigating
The discovery of a 2000-year-old headless statue from the Hellenistic period has prompted Greek police to investigate.
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You Can Buy a 2,500-Year-Old Corinthian Helmet Worn by a Warrior in Ancient Greece
Experts think the well-preserved bronze artifact was made between 500 and 450 B.C.E. It will be sold at auction on January 25 ...