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Category: Ancient Greece
Are Greece’s Ancient Treasures Under Threat?
Greek archaeologists report that budget cuts have placed the country’s cultural heritage at risk.
Sunken Cities
As news breaks that Venice is (still) sinking, explore other cities that have slipped beneath the waves.
An Ancient Greek SoHo?
Artisans in the Greek colony of Selinunte lived and worked in a special quarter on the city’s outskirts, researchers announced this week.
Summer Solstice Traditions
The summer solstice, which falls on June 21 in the northern hemisphere this year, was a day of great significance for many past civilizations.
Historic Eclipses
This week, as the world watches a true astronomical rarity–the first full lunar eclipse to coincide with a winter solstice since 1554–we take a look at legendary eclipses with undeniable historical significance.
