Greek Reporter2h
Ephialtes—The Most Notorious Traitor in Ancient Greek History
Ephialtes of Trachis, whose name means "nightmare" in Greek is regarded as one of the most notorious traitors in the history of Greece.
A Mass Grave of the Roman Empire Is Found Under a Vienna Soccer Field
Archaeologists found the remains of at least 129 people, many of them bearing the injuries of battle, dating to when Rome ...
Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way
Unfortunately for the Romans, however, these tariffs often led to higher prices, black markets and other economic problems.
Greek Reporter1d
Ammonius Saccas: The Teachings of the Philosopher Who Revived Plato’s Ideas
Ammonius Saccas was a Greek philosopher that revived Platonism and shaped metaphysical thought and spiritual philosophy in ...
All That's Interesting on MSN2d
The Mystifying History Of Druids, The Spiritual Leaders Of The Ancient World
When Julius Caesar wrote a series of histories about the Gallic Wars around 53 B.C.E., he mentioned a fascinating group of ...
Psychology Today2d
If a Roman Emperor Couldn’t Get It, Why Should We Expect It?
Even if you ruled an empire, you would need to remind yourself not to be angry or surprised when others don't measure up to ...
The Roman Empire Loved by Elon Musk and Steve Bannon Never Existed
Members of Trump’s coterie are obsessed with ancient Rome and its collapse. But their interpretation of Roman history is ...
HistoryExtra8d
The shockingly simple question historian Tom Holland would ask Julius Caesar
Given the chance to interrogate one of history’s most famous figures, what would you ask? Speaking on the HistoryExtra ...
London Theatre11d
Everything you need to know about 'The Hunger Games' on stage
The popular dystopian franchise is set to storm the stage at the brand-new Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre this autumn. Read ...
All That's Interesting on MSN11d
Scientists Just Used Ancient Sources To Recreate Julius Caesar’s Signature Perfume
In ancient Rome, high-ranking generals and politicians used unique perfumes to set themselves apart — and now scientists have ...
manilatimes15d
Marcos now like Congolese dictator in the betrayal of a compatriot
Of these, only two heads of state surrendered to it their own compatriots who were accused: Congolese dictator Joseph Kabila and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos. What infamy the dictator's son ...
Smithsonian Magazine16d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
In ancient Greece and Rome, statues not only looked beautiful—they smelled good, too. That’s the conclusion of a new study published this month in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology.