Interesting Engineering7 天
11 facts about the 2,000-year-old Antikythera mechanism
The Antikythera mechanism is one of the most mysterious ... along with a treasure trove of well-preserved ancient artifacts. Greek sponge divers initially discovered the wreckage in 1900 while ...
Greek Reporter24 天
Ancient Greek Artifact Repatriated to Greece from US Museum
It is important that this repatriation was not a result of an official request of Greek authorities. To the contrary, it was initiated by Glencairn Museum itself, as part of a re-examination process ...
Interesting Engineering7 天
7 Ancient Inventions That Were Way Ahead of Their Time
When the Antikythera mechanism was first discovered, scholars were, deeply confused, and for a good reason. This ancient invention was discovered on the small, geographically unique Greek island ...
Greek Reporter27 天
The Ancient Greek Baker Who Invented the Professional Oven
But what if this humble yet essential part of humanity’s everyday life, the lowly oven, finds its roots in the ancient Greek world? Thearion, a 5th-century BC Athenian, is believed to be one of the ...
Greek City Times24 天
New York DA’s Office to Repatriate $1 Million Worth of Ancient Greek Artifacts
NEW YORK – A collection of 11 ancient Greek artifacts, with a combined value of approximately $1 million, is set to be returned to Greece by the New York District Attorney’s Office. This repatriation ...
pagenews25 天
New York DA’s Office to Repatriate $1 Million Worth of Ancient Greek Artifacts
The recovered artifacts include a remarkable marble funerary relief and a Roman-era ring featuring an engraving of Poseidon. These pieces were part of a broader investigation by the District ...