Archaeologists Find Odysseus’ Name Carved in Stone on Ithaca
Archaeologists excavating the northern coast of Ithaca have uncovered inscriptions bearing the name of Odysseus himself, adding serious weight to the island’s…
Archaeology
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2,300-Year-Old Greek Theater Reopens After 21 Centuries
An ancient Greek theater that has sat in silence for over two millennia just reopened to visitors. The theater of Kassope, built in the 3rd century BC in…
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Obsidian From Milo Proves Greeks Sailed 15,000 Years Ago
Prehistoric humans were sailing the Aegean at least 15,000 years ago, and a black volcanic rock from the island of Milos is the proof. Obsidian found at…
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Roman Silver Buried in a German Forest. The Cup of Athena
In 1868, Prussian Imperial Army soldiers digging a new shooting range near Hildesheim in central Germany stumbled onto one of the most remarkable Roman silver…
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Amphipolis Fully Revealed for the First Time
The full 497-meter perimeter of the Kasta Tumulus at Amphipolis has been uncovered for the first time, revealing a monument that covers more than 22 acres of…
