Babylon was once an ancient wonder. Today it’s a very different story

In modern Iraq, the ruins of ancient Babylon have witnessed epochs of historic turmoil. They now face an uncertain future, ...
Greek Reporter

How Ancient Greek Architecture Shaped the Modern World

It shapes the world we live in in profound ways that are not always fully appreciated as they are normally taken for granted. Greek architecture does remind us of the importance of harmony, balance, ...
Ancient Origins

Human Origins According to Ancient Greek Mythology

Every culture has an explanation about how we got here. The ancient Greeks were no different. The dramatic story of the origins of humanity in Greek mythology involves love, pain, and a hefty dose of ...
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25 Ancient Myths That Archaeologists Want You to Forget

Facts' That Were Debunked: <a href=" ►25 Ancient Artifacts That Prove The Past Was More Advanced: <a href=" From Columbus' trip to prove that the Earth was round to Indiana Jones playing fast and ...
Cleveland.com

Eclipse history lesson: What myths tell us about ancient civilizations and their expertise

CLEVELAND, Ohio — When a total solar eclipse crosses Ohio next month, modern astronomers will use the world’s most sophisticated computers and telescopes to measure, track and record it. But ancient ...
Los Angeles Times

Ancient Myths Could Be Written in Bones

Long ago, in a land of giants and heroes and gods and monsters, brave Heracles rescued the king’s daughter, Hesione, from the gaping jaws of the gruesome Monster of Troy. Sent as a sacrifice to ...