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British holidaymaker discovers lost underwater 'city' Michael Le Quesne, 16, was swimming off a popular beach in Montenegro with his parents and his ten-year-old sister Teodora when he spotted an odd looking 'stone' at a depth of around two metres. It turned out to be a large, submerged building which may have been the centrepiece …
New finds at rich ancient cemetery in GreeceTHESSALONIKI, Greece — Archaeologists in Greece say a sprawling ancient cemetery dating to the 6th century B.C. has yielded dozens of rich grave offerings, including weapons and gold ornaments.
World's first computer may be even older than thoughtFrom Swiss Army knives to iPhones, it seems we just love fancy gadgets with as many different functions as possible. And judging from the ancient Greek Antikythera mechanism, the desire to impress with the latest multipurpose must-have item goes back at least 2000 years.
Aristotle school to become museumATHENS, Greece -The remains of the ancient school where philosopher Aristotle taught his pupils nearly 2,500 years ago are to be turned into an outdoor museum thanks to a donation from a betting company, Greece's Culture Ministry says.
The Truth Behind '300' I came across this very interesting 2007 historical essay on the Battle of Thermopylae and the cinematic move '300'. It debunks Herodotus-based claims against the Persian Empire and claims favoring ancient Greek "democracy."
VIDEO: Lost Civilization Under IstanbulA rail-tunnel project has led to the discovery of artifacts proving that an ancient city is much older than originally believed.
CyberOr The JourneyThis is a new series by Dr. Rabbi Moshe Dror. He is a futurist, lecturer and teacher. In this series he will explore the hidden meanings of the great stories of the Bible. In this time of profound changes Dr.
Archimedes and the 2000-year-old computer - techMARCELLUS and his men blockaded Syracuse, in Sicily, for two years. The Roman general expected to conquer the Greek city state easily, but the ingenious siege towers and catapults designed by Archimedes helped to keep his troops at bay.
This is Sparta!Sparta, for better or worse, is a 'brand', not just a name.
The Battle of Marathon 490 B.C (Greece)The battle of Marathon is one of history's most famous military engagements. It is also one of the earliest recorded battles.
A (short) guide to the Hippocratic OathWhen I asked my medical students to name famous doctors in the history of medicine, their first answer was Harold Shipman, the GP who murdered hundreds of patients. I nearly swallowed my tongue. Their second answer was House, the fictional doctor from the American TV series. T …
Ephesus necropolis yields rare jewelry findArcheologists have been exploring a necropolis housing 55 bodies and 18 pieces of 1,700-year-old golden jewelry in the ancient city of Ephesus, located in the Aegean province of İzmir.
Tropaion: The Importance of Myths in the Ancient and Modern World.Below is the abridged transcript of a talk presented to youngsters on the Oxford University Summer Academic Program (July 2008) for those who might be interested. (James Head – aka O'Dell.)
Tropaion: Talk on the Importance of Myths - Part BBelow is the abridged transcript of "Part B" of a talk presented to youngsters on the Oxford University Summer Academic Program (July 2008).
Discovering Ancient Spartan and Greek HistorySparta volume 4 no. 1 > Discovering Ancient Spartan and Greek History > Markoulakis Publications have produced the first issue of the forth volume (volume 4 no. 1) of the printed and online educational periodical entitled Sparta (ISSN 1751-0007).
Trying to research medical uses of cannabis compounds produces a two-track result. On the one hand, there is a dearth of American research due to the obstacles placed before scientific researchers and the zero chance of being able to bring a drug to commercial market.
Signs of Brain Surgery Found in Ancient Greek SkullTHESSALONIKI, Greece — Greek archaeologists said Tuesday they have unearthed evidence of what they believe was brain surgery performed nearly 1,800 years ago on a young woman — who died during or shortly after the operation.
Ancient Greeks offer clues for modern-day DemocratsA specter is stalking the Democratic Party. If neither Sen. Barack Obama nor Sen.
Rare Mycenaean Grave UnearthedRoadworks in southern Greece have unearthed a rare Mycenaean grave thought to be well over 3,000 years old and containing important burial offerings including a gold chalice, the culture ministry said on Monday.
The Tagean ArmyIt is the first attempt - on my knowledge - to analytical present the ancient Tagean army. I used any source available!
Thumos and the odd thing about conservativesThe odd thing is that conservatives wear pinstriped suits. They love the ancients so much that they really should be walking around in togas. The main contribution of the Greeks to modern American politics may have been Michael Dukakis, who once climbed the Acropolis in wingtips.
The Peloponnesian War was the end of the Athenian Golden Age, a period which began with the Greco-Persian wars. Pericles himself did not survive the war yet played an integral part in its beginnings.
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