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18 Ancient Greek Facts That Might Change How You See History
Ancient Greece is traditionally remembered for its philosophy, mythology, and great buildings—but there's a lesser-known side ...
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The Elite Special Forces of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece's Special Forces, from the Sacred Band of Thebes to the Hetairoi of Alexander the Great's army, became legendary in history.
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Ancient Greeks Hid ‘Curse Tablets’ In Wells And Graves To Hex Their Enemies Even After They Died
In Ancient Greece, professional curse writers were employed to hex the living and the dead from beyond the grave.
10 historic Greek wonders away from the islands
The Olympic flame still burns brightly in Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, where the modern-day games have their Greek ...
Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Greek island smuggling raid
Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have arrested six people allegedly involved in an antiquities smuggling operation ...
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How the Ancient Greeks Halted the Expansion Of Persia
The showdown between the ancient Greek city states and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia was one of the pivotal moments of ...
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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
Greece’s ‘mythical’ region is a lesser-known gem that’s 23°C in May
Average temperatures hover around 19°C in May, with highs of 23°C, making it the perfect time to explore before the summer ...
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Best Places to Visit in Greece
We rank the 14 Best Places to Visit in Greece. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your favorites.