Stunning map of ancient roads will give you a good reason to think about the Roman Empire more often

The Roman Empire had an impressive road network. A new dataset now visualizes the road map, adding over 100,000 kilometers of ...

The art at these hotels rivals the world’s best museums

Enjoy Picasso over morning coffee, Dali over dinner, or take a garden stroll past a Henry Moore sculpture in one of these ...

All roads in ancient Rome stretched far longer than previously known, study shows

Advances in technology and other newly accessible sources have greatly expanded researchers’ ability to locate ancient roadways.

The Parthenon in Athens briefly shed its scaffolding. Here’s a look at its restoration

It was a rare sight on Athens’ skyline, and it didn’t last long: The Parthenon was without scaffolding for the first time in ...

Impressive new visualization tool is the ‘Google Maps’ for Ancient Rome, according to researchers

The digital tool, called Itiner-e, allows people to virtually see a map of how the ancient Roman roads were once traveled in ...
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Massive New Map Reveals 300,000 Km of Ancient Roman Roads

It turns out that not all roads lead to Rome, after all – at least, not in a literal sense. A new map of the empire's ancient ...
Greek Reporter

Did Greek Art Inspire China’s Terracotta Army?

The “Greekness” of the Terracotta Army went viral, but archaeologists in China were skeptical of the influence of Greek art.
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Funerary art to be highlighted at Episkopi presentation

Funerary art in ancient Hellenistic and Roman Paphos takes centre stage on Saturday, when it will be presented to an audience at the Episkopi Environmental Information Centre.The presentation titled ...
Greek Reporter

What Ancient Greek Sculptures Reveal About the Real Faces Across Time

Ancient Greece’s sculptures are a cornerstone of world art, studied for their lasting influence on culture and artistic ...
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Cycladic II Greek marble idol of paramount importance leads Artemis Fine Art’s eclectic Connoisseur’s Delight antiquities auction, Nov. 6

An eclectic, high-end sale known as “Connoisseur’s Delight,” the event is led by a highly important Early Cycladic II Spedos Type marble idol of the ancient Greek Keros-Syros Culture, circa 1700-2300 ...
Ancient Origins

Rare Wooden Hercules Statue Emerges from Roman Refuse Pit in Ibiza

A remarkable wooden sculpture depicting the mythological hero Hercules has emerged from an ancient refuse pit on the Spanish island of Ibiza, impressing archaeologists with its state of preservation.

Where to visit in Sicily: 10 best places for beaches, architecture and Italian charm

Pietre Nere Resort & Spa is a luxurious hotel on the outskirts of Modica, and nearby beach Cava di Ispica can be reached by ...