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4th century BC Mazotos shipwreck yields Chian amphorae and rich finds about shipbuilding history

Most amphorae were most probably carrying wine but at least one was full of olive pits, possibly for consumption by the crew

Ancient Aramaic incantation describes “devourer” that brings “fire” to victims

The illustrations suggest that the "devourer" may actually be a scorpion or centipede

Winter solstice: Why pagans celebrate the shortest day of the year (a day late)

The day after the winter solstice marks the beginning of lengthening days

Last Greeks of Alexandria struggle to keep their community alive

The turning point for the community arrived with the 1952 revolution that resulted in the nationalist and socialist regime led by Gamal Abdel Nasser

Ancient, unknown strain of Plague found in 5.000-year-old tomb in Sweden

The researchers discovered the previously unknown strain of plague in the remains of a woman at the Frälsegården site

Archaeological Council approves extension of Antikythera Shipwreck exhibition at the Forbidden City

On its first day of opening, the Antikythera Shipwreck exhibition had approximately 16,000 visitors!

Mavrodaphne & Bavaria: The story of the Achaia Clauss Winery in Patra (photos)

A “must visit” site for wine lovers while in Greece as well as a visual treat

Turkey wipes out the Christian culture of occupied Cyprus

More than 550 Greek Orthodox churches, chapels & monasteries located in towns & villages of the occupied areas, have been pillaged, deliberately vandalized & demolished

Egyptian officials unveil latest Pharaonic sarcophagi in Luxor (video-photos)

The ancient burial place contains two decorative sarcophagi, or coffins, along with some 1,000 funerary statuettes

Three cities of ancient Crete come alive at the Museum of Cycladic Art

“This exhibition deals with cities that have ceased to live and are forgotten, only their own name is remembered, often wrongly”

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