Ancient Greeks used bread, called apomagdalia, as an edible utensil and towel, a sustainable solution for hand-cleaning ...

One aspect of modern May Day celebrations is the preparation of a flower wreath from wild flowers against a background of ...

This terracotta cup was made to resemble the head of a Laconian hound, an extinct Greek hunting breed also known as a Spartan ...

In ancient Greece people enjoyed chilled wine at social gatherings, using specially designed cooling pots called psykter.

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Strange clay artifacts found in King Tut’s tomb may hold the key to a long-lost ritual shrouded in mystery for over 3,000 ... Tutankhamun restored the ancient gods — and Osiris held a central place in ...

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It was purportedly grown in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon where it was used for medicinal purposes in ancient Greece. It has been cultivated since at least the 16th century in England. Although it is ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

The artistic style used for the altar captures the figure and face of a man clad in a feathered headdress, surrounded by rich symbolic ornaments.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The Monastery of Panagia Hozoviotissa, carved into ...