This is what a surgical clinic looked like in ancient Rome
Discovered on accident in Rimini, Italy, this surgeon’s house and the hooks, scalpels, and mortars inside have expanded what ...
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The 12 Greek Gods and Their Unique Superpowers
The ancient Greek gods, the immortal characters of Greek mythology, remain a fascination around the world as do their unusual ...
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Peter Schumann at 90: “I’m a Papier-Mâché Revolutionary!”
The legendary founder of Bread and Puppet Theater is 90 years old and rising. In December I went to interview Peter Schumann in his home in Glover ...
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The Ancient, Sacred Olive Tree of the Acropolis that Never Dies
For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and ancient ...
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The Tower of Babel: Human Hubris and the Grace of God
Pieter Brueghel the Elder’s masterpiece captures the folly of humanity’s desire to reach heaven on its own terms.
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The Legend of Vampires in Ancient Greek Myths
The ancient Greek myths are full of beings that bear a striking resemblance to the vampires of later folklore.
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Adea Eurydice, a rival of Alexander the Great’s mother Olympia
Adea Eurydice, was the daughter of Cynane, the daughter of Philip II of Macedon and Audata, and a descendant of the Illyrian ...
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Attalid Kingdom of Pergamon: A Great Power of the Hellenistic World
During the Hellenistic era, an obscure city in western Asia Minor (modern Turkey) became one of the leading states of the 3rd ...
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125 Best 'Old Man Names' for Your Baby Boy
Naming a baby is no easy feat. As soon as you’re pregnant, it seems everyone has an opinion! Whether it’s your mother, your ...