Anthropologist Anagnostis Agelarakis, PhD, discovers skeletal remains treated by a complex form of brain surgery in ancient Greece. Ectocranial view of paleopathological specimen: a) red arrow points to orifice on the mastoid process, and b) surgical preparation dimensions peripheral to
The entrance Arch of the great Tomb at Amphipolis, with the two headless-wingless Greek Style Sphinxes also known as a Chimera. Credit: Ministry of Culture An international team of archaeologists has completed a new phase of research into the hydraulic system of Amphipolis (Greek: Αμφίπολη)
Through a lens of advanced technology, researchers have finally unmasked the enduring architectural and economic heartbeat of this ancient Greek landscape. A recent archaeological survey by the Swiss School of Archaeology in Greece (ESAG) has identified a sprawling rural network of over 200 sites
Climate change threatens Greece’s archaeological sites: Rising seas and extreme weather endanger iconic sites like Delos and the Acropolis. Credit: Greek Reporter Some of the incredible archaeological sites in Greece, places that have witnessed the rise and fall of empires and once echoed with the
The rich Easter traditions of rural Greece come alive on Holy Thursday, particularly in the plains of western Thessaly, where customs, beliefs and rituals have been preserved across generations. According to local historian, author and folklorist Vasiliki Koziou-Kolofotia, Holy Thursday was a
“View of Thebes,” 1819, by Hugh W. Williams. Credit: Google Art Project/Public Domain Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License The ancient Greek city of Thebes played a central role in the long pageant of Greek history; appearing in many of the age-old legends of Greek mythology, it was part
Roman emperor Augustus at the tomb of Alexander the Great. Painting by Lionel Noel Royer. Public Domain The Roman conquest of Greece is an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation. However, people mostly focus on the periods before or after this crucial moment, neglecting the
Greece marked the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Missolonghi with religious ceremonies, public tributes, cultural events and historical remembrance. Credit: Greek Reporter Greece has commemorated the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Missolonghi with a series of religious, civic and cultural
A map of ancient Greece. Public Domain A digital map of ancient Greece and the known ancient world as traveled by ancient geographers has been created by researchers at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The map lets users get to know not only the cities and their stories, but also
Melbourne marked Greek Independence Day with a special Lakeside Stadium reception highlighting the diaspora’s vital role in the 1821 Revolution.
