While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering ...

Aristotle advocates a virtuous middle path which corresponds with the idea of balance and moderation central to Confucianism ...

Eos, the ancient Greek goddess of the dawn, with her abode the sky, was perhaps the most resplendent of all the beings in the Greek pantheon.

Nov. 7, 2024 — Researchers have used ancient DNA to challenge long-held interpretations of the people of Pompeii. Contrary to physical appearances, the DNA evidence revealed unexpected ...

In this first installment, Ganor investigates the famed linen armor of Ancient Greece, known as the linothorax.

From Roman "fish scale" armor to Japanese samurai suits, these examples of battle armor were designed to protect and impress.

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Credit: Valerio Gentile, DOI: 10.1016/j.jas.2024.106044 Göttingen University’s study on replicated Bronze Age spears reveals insights into ancient combat techniques and weapon wear, enhancing the ...

These concerns are not new. Millennia ago, people in ancient Greece and Rome already knew humans were damaging the natural world. Literature from these ancient times contains many references to ...

Eventually, nine muses were identified, covering every branch of the arts, in the ancient Greek poet Hesiod’s introduction to Theogony, his epic poem about mythical stories and characters (circa ...