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The Ancient Greek Custom That Influenced Christmas Tree Decoration
An ancient Greek custom of decorating tree branches might have inspired the modern-day decoration of the Christmas tree.
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Body Language Signs From Ancient Times Still Used Today
People have used body language to communicate since ancient times. Like today, our early relatives expressed themselves ...
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How to Prepare the Ancient Greek Sauce Garum at Home
With a particularly strong, complex taste, ancient Greek garum sauce is the result of a fermentation process involving fish ...
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The Training of Alexander the Great’s Macedonian Army
The Macedonian army of King Philip II and Alexander the Great was renowned for its success in conquering the Persian Empire.
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The Richest Families in the World in 2024
Bloomberg recently released its list of the richest families in the world in 2024, featuring the likes of the Waltons, and Al ...
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How Melomakarona and Kourabiedes Got Their Names
The delicious Greek cookies melomakarona and kourabiedes are two treats, which for Greeks, embody Christmas itself.
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The Mount Athos Academy that Preserved Greek Identity Under the Ottomans
The historic Athonite Academy at Mount Athos was instrumental in promoting Christianity and Greek identity during the Ottoman rule.
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Cleopatra’s Lovers and the Fate of Ptolemaic Egypt
Cleopatra VII Philopator was an astute ruler who used her charms to win over the most powerful men in the ancient world as ...
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Athens Christmas Village Offers Music, Culture, and Free Festivities
The Athens Christmas Village is open from 4:30 PM to 10 PM on weekdays and 10 AM to 10 PM on weekends local time. This makes ...
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The Ancient Color That Was More Valuable Than Gold
An ancient color called Tyrian purple was the most expensive dye and it was more valued than gold in Ancient Greece, Rome and ...
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When Did Herod the Great, Persecutor of Jesus, Really Die?
The date of the death of Herod the Great is controversial and has enormous significance for the birth of Jesus. What does the ...
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Female Artisans May Have Created Archaic Pottery, Researcher Says
The striking, nearly 5-foot tall Dipylon Amphora, from approximately 700 BC, is a masterpiece of the art of Ancient Greek pottery.