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Kabbalah intertwines with Greek philosophy, from Neoplatonism to Pythagorean symbols, shaping Jewish mystical thought.
Oldest gym membership written in Greek on papyrus 1,800 years ago reveals structured athletic life in Roman Egypt.
Even in ancient times, ancient Greece was recognized as a leader in culture, philosophy, and politics. When the Romans ...
This dog-shaped vessel was likely used for pouring wine, oil or blood in ancient rituals in what is now Italy.
As longtime fans of Greek wine and especially Assyrtiko from Santorini, we were recently blown away by Gai’a’s latest release ...
Imagine being able to travel back thousands of years, not with a time machine, but through the words our ancestors spoke. It ...
Hot cross buns have long heralded the start of Easter in the western world, with the marked cross on top a symbol of ...
To mark Easter weekend, Le Monde traces the history of this symbol-laden ritual.
As longtime fans of Greek wine and especially Assyrtiko ... Named for the ancient, coiled shells that are the winery’s symbol, Ammonite is from the winery’s first vintage under the leadership ...
A team of archaeologists may have discovered evidence of the biblical Battle of Megiddo, where Josiah, the king of Judah, was killed by Egyptian forces in 609 B.C.
Why are Czechs still fascinated by the Celts? A look at František Palacký’s 19th-century account reveals what was known—and ...
The fork’s journey from reviled symbol of moral decay to utilitarian instrument is a story of power, privilege, and ...