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Who’s a Carthaginian? Genetic Study Revises Ancestry of Rome’s Ancient Nemesis
The inhabitants of Carthage were long thought to have derived from Levantine Phoenicians. But an eight-year study suggests ...
10 historic Greek wonders away from the islands
The Olympic flame still burns brightly in Ancient Olympia in the Peloponnese, where the modern-day games have their Greek ...
Greek Reporter1d
Dionysus, the Astonishingly Modern Olympian God
The ancient Greeks considered Dionysus the 12th Olympic god. He was not taken seriously by his father Zeus nor by most of the ...
Christianity Today1d
Oldest-Known Hymn Inspires New Worship Song
Historian teams up with Chris Tomlin and Hillsong’s Ben Fielding to adapt rare music dating back to the third century.
Greek City Times1d
Modern Marvel Burrows into Cretan Hillside: Greek Architects Reimagine Subterranean Living
Tucked into the rugged hills of Crete, *N’arrow House* is a striking subterranean residence by Mykonos Architects that ...
The Williams Record1d
Classics department hosts evening of ‘new ancient Greek music’
The Call of Kinnaru and Visiting Professor of Classics Marissa Henry took to the stage last Thursday for a performance of ...
Smithsonian Magazine2d
Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
Greek City Times2d
Ministers Wong and Kamper Respond to Push for UN Recognition of Greek Language, Fall Short of Support
Federal Ministers Penny Wong and Steve Kamper have responded to Professor Anastasios Tamis's petition for a UN-recognized ...
Scientific American15d
This More Than 380-Year-Old Trick Can Crack Some Modern Encryption
Modern encryption systems are based on difficult math problems. They work like a padlock: the problem (the lock) cannot be solved without additional information (the key). A common procedure is so ...
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Greek Evening Language Classes (All Levels)
These ten-week online evening courses are open to everyone and will help you to communicate effectively in Modern Greek. You'll learn Greek as it's spoken in everyday situations and develop your ...
Domain16d
How ancient Greek ruins inspired the design of this Sydney restaurant
Since opening late last year, modern Greek restaurant Olympus – set in Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane precinct – has made waves for its breezy beige interiors, use of natural textures and a grand ...
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Re-Releases Of The Original Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 And 3 Could Be On The Way
GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Re-releases of the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and 3 look to be coming, as ratings for cross-gen editions of "MW2" and "MW3" have ...