Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Women Who Left Their Mark on History

Many important ancient Greek women—poets, philosophers, and leaders— defied norms and shaped history for generations.

Ancient Greek priestesses may have turned ergot fungus into a psychedelic brew during the Eleusinian Mysteries

The Eleusinian Mysteries were secret religious rites in ancient Greece honoring the goddess Demeter and her daughter ...
Greek Reporter

The Ancient Greek Engineer Who Invented Cinema 2,000 Years Before Hollywood

Cinema in Ancient Greece began with Philion and Heron, who crafted automated theaters, bringing stories to life through motion and spectacle.
Newsweek

Lost Colorful Beauty of Ancient Greek Parthenon Marbles Revealed

The lost, colorful beauty of an iconic set of ancient Greek sculptures has been revealed by a scientific study. The latest research into the Parthenon Sculptures sheds new light on the original ...
Newsweek

Archaeologists Reveal Ancient Greek Temple With Evidence of Sacrifice

Excavations on a Greek island have revealed an ancient temple where animal sacrifices once took place. The temple lies within an ancient Greek sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Artemis located in the ...
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Ancient Greek Public Spectacles

Public spectacles in ancient Greece consisted especially of athletic competitions and theatrical performances which served to strengthen ancient Greek citizens’ sense of belonging in Greek culture and ...
techtimes

Ancient Greek Armor Found by Researchers May Have Been Used in the Trojan War

A renowned Mycenaean suit of armor, long debated by historians, was tested and found to be suitable for extended combat. This study was led by Andreas Flouris of the University of Thessaly, Greece, ...
Artnet

Ancient Greek Graffiti Appears to Show Lost Temple Predating Parthenon

The hills around Vari, 10 miles southeast of Athens, are etched with the musings of bored shepherds. The more than 2,000 graffiti (and counting) feature trireme warships, speeding horses, packs of ...