La Brújula Verde12h
The Strange Story of Sosipatra, the Greek Philosopher to Whom Mysterious Beings Granted the Power of Divination
Eunapius of Sardis, a Greek historian and rhetorician who lived between the 4th and 5th centuries AD, wrote a Life of the ...
Iowa Public Radio22h
Ancient Greek and Roman statues often smelled like roses, a new study says
Ancient Greek and Roman statues didn't originally look like they do now in museums. A new study says they didn't smell the ...
Daily Mirror23hOpinion
As Plato said to Ion, ‘you aren’t skilled, but you are divine’
Resuming our discussion of writer and critic Eric Illayapaarchchi’s in depth analysis of music (from his book ‘Kalaawa Soya ...
Utah college courses will focus on Western civilization and ‘rise of Christianity’ after Gov. Cox signs controversial bill
The introductory classes that all Utah college students must take will get a major rewrite — starting with Utah State — to ...
Greek Reporter3d
Diotima, the Ancient Greek Female Philosopher of Love
Diotima, the female philosopher in Plato's Symposium, has puzzled historians for centuries with her theory of love and beauty ...
EnVols on MSN5d
Contrary to popular belief, ancient Greek statues weren’t originally white
Did you know that ancient sculptures were once richly coloured? Researchers have known about this for centuries, but the general public remains largely unaware.
Greek Reporter6d
The Concept of Curse in Ancient Greek Society
The ancient Greeks deeply believed in the power of curses and their ability to influence the lives of individuals and even ...
Figs, meat – and not too much sex. A good diet in ancient times was more than what you ate
Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may ...
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were More Than Eye Candy—They Were Also Perfumed
Thousands of years ago, Greco-Roman statues offered viewers a multi-dimensional experience that also called to our olfactory ...
10 Philosophy Books That Offer Timeless Wisdom and Deserve a Spot on Your Shelf
These ten books offer deep insights into human nature, morals, and life. Reading them will not only improve your ...
Interesting Engineering14d
7 Ancient Inventions That Were Way Ahead of Their Time
This ancient invention was discovered on the small, geographically unique Greek island called Antikythera, located between the more popularly known islands of Kythera and Crete. The device was ...