Ancient Greece
Why Proposed Renovations to Greece's Acropolis Are So Controversial
Scholars voiced concern about planned aesthetic changes and a lack of adequate accessibility measures for people with disabilities
Men Have Feared Women for Millennia. Just Look at the Monsters of Greek Mythology
A new collection of essays considers how the villainous women of classical antiquity, from Medusa to the Sphinx, resonate in contemporary Western society
Rare Bronze Bull Sacrificed to Zeus Found at Site of the Ancient Olympic Games
The 3,000-year-old figurine was probably a votive offering made at the Greek god's altar in Olympia
Scientists May Have Discovered How the Ancient Greeks' 'First Computer' Tracked the Cosmos
Researchers proposed a new theoretical model for the Antikythera Mechanism, a 2,000-year-old device used to chart the universe
Was This Helmet Worn by an Ancient Greek Soldier During the Persian Wars?
Found in Haifa Bay, Israel, in 2007, the bronze headgear boasts an intricate, peacock-like pattern
Archaeologists Discover Ruins of Emperor Hadrian's Ornate Breakfast Chamber
In the second century A.D., the Roman ruler entertained his guests on a raised marble platform surrounded by elaborate fountains
2,000-Year-Old Terracotta Figurines of Deities, Mortals, Animals Found in Turkey
Some of the petite sculptures still bear traces of the pigments used to decorate them
Trove of 'Ancient Treasures' Found in Shipwreck Off the Coast of Greece
Researchers surveying the seabed surrounding the island of Kasos discovered pottery that holds clues to trade in the Mediterranean
Authorities in Israel Seize Thousands of Artifacts Looted From Ancient Graves
Thieves stole most of the objects—including coins and pottery—from tombs across the Mediterranean, Africa and South America
Archaeologists in Turkey Unearth 2,500-Year-Old Temple of Aphrodite
An inscription found at the site—dedicated to the Greek goddess of love and beauty—states, "This is the sacred area"
Isaac Newton Thought the Great Pyramid Held the Key to the Apocalypse
Papers sold by Sotheby's document the British scientist's research into the ancient Egyptians and the Bible
Altar to Ancient Greek God Pan Found Embedded in Wall of Byzantine Church
Christians in what is now northern Israel may have repurposed the basalt structure as a deliberate affront to pagan worshippers
Twelve Ancient and Enduring Places Around the World
From Smithsonian Books, towering temples, dramatic works of art and early settlements that have stood the test of time
Ancient Bust of Greek God Hermes Found During Work on Athens' Sewage System
The well-preserved sculpture, which dates to around 300 B.C., was once used as a street marker
Ancient Greeks Voted to Kick Politicians Out of Athens if Enough People Didn't Like Them
Ballots that date more than two millennia old tell the story of ostracism
Why a New Statue of Medusa Is So Controversial
The gorgon, seen holding Perseus' severed head, stands across from the court where Harvey Weinstein was tried
A Colossal Statue of Atlas Will Rise Again
Sicily's Temple of Zeus once featured 38 giant likenesses of the mythological Titan. Now, a reassembled version is set to go on view
Archaeologists in Turkey Unearth 2,400-Year-Old Dionysus Mask
The terracotta likeness was likely used in rituals associated with winemaking
This Norwegian Island Claims to Be the Fabled Land of Thule
Residents of Smøla believe they live in the northernmost location mentioned in ancient Greek and Roman literature. Other contenders say not so fast.
Did the Ancient Greeks Design Temples With Accessibility in Mind?
Study suggests ramps found at ancient sites may have been used by people with disabilities, but some scholars remain skeptical
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