Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a remarkably preserved 5th-century Christian monastic site, shedding new light on the early development of organised monastic life and the spread of Christianity ...

Archaeologists at Athribis have uncovered more than 42,000 inscribed pottery shards revealing daily ancient Egyptian life. The ostraca include tax receipts, religious texts, and notes written in ...

Archaeologists have identified the remains of the ancient theater of Herakleia, an important Greek city of Magna Graecia, during new archaeological investigations in Policoro. The discovery fills a ...

Think you’ll forget it? Write it down. Apparently, this approach for remembering grocery lists, house chores, deliveries, and the like was also a huge part of life for ancient Egyptians living over ...

Ancient followers of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used a highly toxic fungus to create psychedelic hallucinations during their rituals, a new chemical analysis suggests. When you purchase through ...

Uncover the brutal realities and surprising dangers that made surviving in ancient Greece far more challenging than you might imagine. Full list of US airports with no TSA—and no long lines ...

With the longest coastline in the Mediterranean Basin and a unique geography full of islands and peninsulas, Greece’s reputation as a bona fide beach destination is well-founded. Among the thousands ...

If your interests are basking in the sun, enjoying life by the sea, exploring ancient ruins, and indulging in the original Mediterranean diet, look no further than Crete. The biggest island in Greece ...

Recently published in Nature Communications, the NASA-funded study uses synthetic biology to reverse-engineer modern enzymes and rebuild their possible ancestors. Betül Kaçar, a professor of ...

Ancient Greek sweets and desserts combined honey, nuts, and fruits, reflecting festive traditions and culinary artistry. Credit: The Drug Users Bible, CC BY SA, 2.0 Ancient Greek cuisine featured a ...

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