One of the greatest logistical challenges faced by ancient Greek armies was ensuring that soldiers had access to adequate ...

This armor wasn't just for show. It could have seen deadly combat during the epic Trojan War.

Goliath was a mighty Philistine warrior who appears as a giant in the Bible and was an enemy of the Israelites whom David killed.

Athena, a goddess of wisdom and warfare and the patron goddess of Athens, was one of the most popular deities in the Greek ...

The Greek Sacred Band was steeped in the epic military history of the ancient hoplite warriors. Established in 1942, the unit was trained to follow the footsteps of the British SAS and the Special ...

Each year, this ceremony -- called "Anastenaria" ("sighs" in Greek) -- attracts crowds of visitors. Considered a pagan ritual to honour the ancient Greek gods Dionysus and Artemis, the ancient ...

Apr. 14, 2025 — Wealth inequality began shaping human societies more than 10,000 years ago, long before the rise of ancient empires or the invention of writing. That's according to a new study ...

The agoras of the ancient Greek city-states were open areas for people to assemble for everything from political gatherings to public debates. Ancient Agora is the most popular of its kind ...

A new exhibition is spotlighting the women who have long been sidelined in histories of the Roman Empire—from mothers and weavers to entrepreneurs and influential tavern owners Cool Finds Mount ...

#17 Ancient Greek Gold Tiara (Diadem), 325-330 Bc , Demetrias/Thessaly Stathatos Collection Gallery, National Archaeological Museum, Athens Photo: Gsry Todd Image credits: Archeology and art ...

And then it disappeared beneath the sands when the river shifted its course. The ancient Greek city-state of Helike ruled as an important economic, cultural, and religious center. Listed among ...