Greece bans windowless basements, freezes central Athens licenses in overhaul of short-term rentals
Greek lawmakers are debating legislation to regulate short-term rentals. The changes would include banning the use of ...
What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
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The Greek Origins of Saint Mark’s Horses in Venice
Attributed to ancient Greek sculptor Lysippos, the exquisite bronze horses adorning the basilica of Saint Mark in Venice have ...
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Exhibition of ancient Greek and Roman art opens in Taiyuan
The exhibition, with the theme of "Classical and Glory" Ancient Greek and Roman Sculpture Arts, will continue its tour in ...
Beautiful islands, lost cities and wonders: Three continents in a week
Heraklion From its yacht-decorated Venetian harbour to its lofty walled bastions, Crete’s capital rewards wanderers, and the ...
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Far right likely to be tasked with forming new government in Austria
President to meet with Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl after chancellor resigned following collapse of coalition talks ...
Ancient statue with asymmetrical face may depict goddess with rare condition in Portugal
Atop Cividade Hill in northern Portugal, the ancient city of Bracasa Augusta lays in ruin. Today, the site belongs to the modern-day city of Braga, but 2,000 years ago, it was occupied by the Romans ...
Across China: Statues of "Olympian gods" to kick off China tour
To the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome Statues and artifacts representing the mythical beauty in Edgar Allan Poe famous words wi ...
7 Unforgettable Characters In Greek Mythology That Are Worth Knowing
Achilles personifies the themes of heroism, pride and vulnerability. He was the hero of the Trojan war and entered his rage ...
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Roman gods and goddesses: 17 of the most important deities of ancient Rome
With every aspect of Roman life having a specific deity to call upon, it can be tricky to make sense of the ancient pantheon ...
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The Hermes Revelation: A Monumental Archaeological Discovery of 2024
Credit: @thandojo/X Archaeologists near Bulgaria’s southeastern border with Greece uncovered a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes during a dig last summer. The unexpected find ...