The Parthenon on the Acropolis Hill of Athens, the symbol of ancient Greek democracy. Are our modern governments true democracies or republics based on ancient Greek philosophy and its teachings?

These names helped crews connect with their ships, turning vessels into powerful symbols ... found that ancient Greek ship names fell into clear patterns. Many triremes—three-tiered oared ...

Discover the Lincoln Memorial's history, design, & significant role in American identity. Explore its power as a symbol of unity, freedom, & civil rights.

PERHAPS the history of Islam is incomplete without a mention of Egypt. This is an ancient country that has pioneered world civilisation in all ramifications. Over a span of 50 centuries, the banks of ...

The International Festival of Ancient Greek Drama returns this summer with impressive, contemporary renditions of long-standing tales. Once again, top-tier theatre companies have been chosen to ...

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EU socialists are challenging Egypt’s recent move to seize land from one of Christianity’s oldest monasteries.

Back in the days of the Greek physician Hippocrates (460–377 BCE), practitioners recommended various plants, berries, and natural remedies for weight loss. These treatments were intended to ...

triumphing over Poseidon to become Athens’ patron goddess—forever cementing the evergreen as a sacred symbol of prosperity. In ancient Greece, Olympic victors were crowned with olive branches ...

From M-shaped motifs and bird imagery to recurring “handbag” symbols, researcher Steven ... and cross-cultural patterns to ask whether ancient civilizations were more interconnected than ...

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These spectacular stone structures represent some of the most significant depictions of the religious and funerary practices of an ancient society that drew on both its Greek and Persian heritage.