Ruins of ancient Argos. Credit: Flickr, CC-BY 2.0, Michael KoganArgos governed a small empire fairly early in Greece’s history, which has mostly been forgotten today. The evidence for this Argive empire is mostly seen in ancient written documents. What territory did the forgotten empire of Argos rul
Pottery horses charioteer Late Mycenaean, Staatliche Antikensammlungen Munich 120524. Credits: Zde, CC BY-SA 3.0During the Bronze Age, the Mycenaean Greeks used impressive chariots as a mode of transport and an intimidating vehicle of war.Most of what modern historians and archaeologists know about
Bust of Marcus Aurelius. Credit: Bob3321 / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0The Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius ruled over the classical world’s most powerful empire. In addition to his achievements as a ruler, military strategist, and administrator, Marcus Aurelius is admired to this day for his grasp o
Credit: Greek ReporterHerodes Atticus is a name familiar to many, thanks to the ancient odeon beneath the Acropolis of Athens that bears his name. Yet few are aware of the dark secret tied to this iconic historical landmark. Situated on the Acropolis’ southwest slope, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus is
The ancient Greek world was a complex network of localities. Credit: Megistias, pploaded by Jan van der Crabben, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 DEEDMany people know the rich and legendary history of Greece. However, who knew that the ancient Greeks originated from numerous tribes?In the beautiful l
Grave statue of Pythagoras, Greek philosopher. Credit: Brechtbug, Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Some ancient Greek and Roman philosophers supported vegetarianism. Sextius believed that killing animals for pleasure causes people to develop the habit of cruelty. Pythagoras believed that each soul passed from
According to legend, Alexander the Great’s sister transformed into a mermaid: Credit: Charles Murray Padday / Pinterest / Stephanie ClemensAlexander the Great’s sister, Thessalonike of Macedon, was a remarkable figure. Outliving her half-brother, she would go on to become the queen of Macedon throug
View on archeological site Anemospilia on Crete from the south. Credit: Aquick / Wikimedia Commons / Public DomainBronze Age rulers in Greece prized rings made from meteorite iron, wearing them as symbols of power, according to new research. A team led by Eleni Mantzourani of the National and Kapodi
In an era where women had little opportunity, the role of priestess of Apollo at Delphi was one of the most powerful in the ancient world. Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.The origin of the Oracle of Delphi, one of the most important religious figures in the ancient Greek world,
Odysseus and the Sirens, eponymous vase of the Siren Painter, c. 480–470 BC (British Museum). Credit: Jastrow / Public DomainMermaids, folkloric creatures with the head and upper body of a woman and lower body of a fish, appear in many cultures across the world. Many have traced the contemporary con
Digital depictions of Cleisthenes, the architect of Athenian democracy, addressing the citizens of Athens and laying the foundations for a radical new political system based on equality. Credit: Greek Reporter archiveCleisthenes played a pivotal role in shaping Athenian democracy, yet when we think
Archimedes Palimpsest. Public DomainArchimedes, one of Ancient Greece’s most famous and influential physicists and engineers, left a legacy of writings that had been thought to be lost to time. Much of his work only survived through copies and translations by scribes. One of the most famous fragment
The majestic remnants of the Temple of Olympian Zeus with a view of Athens’ iconic Acropolis in the distance. Credit: Jean-Pierre Dalbéra, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0The Temple of Olympian Zeus lies at the heart of the Greek capital of Athens. It remains one of the most iconic landmarks of this his
The Ancient Greek Dark Ages came after the powerful Mycenaean Era. But what actually were the Greek Dark Ages, and how did they end? Credit: GreekReporter archiveAncient Greece was a civilization full of activity. Right from as early as 1600 BC Greece was full of impressive buildings, signs of power
Did the mysterious Sea Peoples cause the Bronze Age Collapse, or were they merely a symptom of this catastrophic event? Image: Peleset captives of Ramses III. Credit: Public DomainThe Bronze Age Collapse is one of the most mysterious events in the history of the ancient world. Civilizations all arou
A tattooed Thracian Maenad killing Orpheus is shown on a red-figure amphora. Credit: Twitter/Michael Lara/ Louvre MuseumTattoos were considered a sign of “otherness” in ancient Greece, as it was either foreigners or slaves, criminals, and captives who had tattoos in ancient Greek society.Body modifi
AI reconstruction of Spartan society during the Classical period. Credit: Greek Reporter ArchiveA new study suggests that illegitimate children in Sparta have long been misunderstood. Researchers say children born outside traditional marriage were not always pushed to the edges of Spartan society. I
Ancient Greek fashion is a fascinating look into the everyday lives of Greeks from thousands of years ago, and influences catwalks today.A statue of the Greek goddess Artemis donning a classic ancient chiton as exhibited in the Louvre. Credit: Coyau/Wikimedia Commons/Public DomainAncient Greek fashi
Monkeys depicted in the Bronze Age frescoes at Akrotiri, Santorini, may represent Indian langurs rather than an African species, according to recent research. Credit: ArchaiOptix, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0An academic study has stirred controversy over the Bronze Age Blue Monkeys fresco from Ak
Medusa, one of the most feared figures in Greek mythology, as portrayed by Rubens. Credit: Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, Bilddatenbank/Public DomainThe representation of females in Greek mythology, including the Gorgon Medusa, has often included frightening images and ideas showing men’s fear of fe