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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

First Greek governor Kapodistrias’ tobacco case sold under the hammer for €73,000 (photos)

A silver pocket watch of Greece's national poet Dionysios Solomos fetched close to €27,000 at the same auction

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

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