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Greeks Are Descendants of the Mycenaeans, DNA Study Confirms
Oct 19, 2024 · The tomb of Clytemnestra at Mycenae. Credit: Jean Housen /Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 3.0 DNA evidence proves that Greeks are indeed descendants of the Mycenaeans, who ruled mainland Greece and the Aegean Sea from 1,600 BC to 1,200 BC.. The evidence comes from a well-publicized 2017 study in which scientists analyzed the genes from the teeth of nineteen people across various archaeological sites ...
Why Did Ancient Greek Actors Wear Theater Masks?
Nov 13, 2023 · Theatrical mask of Dionysus discovered in Western Turkey. An extremely expressive terracotta mask, thought to represent Dionysus, was recently unearthed during excavations of the ancient Greek city of Daskyleion in Western Turkey.. The newly-discovered treasure, which appears to represent a rather tipsy god, was located in the city’s acropolis, and is thought to have served as a votive ...
Ten Stunning Masterpieces of Ancient Greek Art
Jan 11, 2024 · The Winged Victory of Samothrace. Credit: Xin Sy /Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 2.0 There are countless masterpieces of ancient Greek art scattered in museums around the world, serving as a reminder that Greece is the cradle of Western Civilization.. These are works of unparalleled beauty, precious monuments of the world’s rich heritage that still mesmerize viewers and will continue to do so in ...
The Ancient Greek Ideals that Inspired American Independence
Jul 4, 2020 · The ideals that helped shape and develop the American democratic republic after 1776 owe a debt to the ancient civilization of Greece.All of America’s founding fathers had studied ancient Greek philosophy, drawing inspiration about morals, ethics and the sense of independence, all fundamental principles of a democratic society.
Greek Name Days Calendar: Who Celebrates Today
Which Greek name day does the Orthodox church celebrate today? According to Greece’s Orthodox tradition, every day of the year is dedicated to some Christian saint or martyr. When someone is named after one of these saints, that saint’s celebration day …
Phoenicians: The First Rulers of the Mediterranean
Apr 30, 2024 · As skilled navigators and clever traders, the Phoenicians established colonies wherever they wanted. They traded with the Greek islands, across southern Europe, the Atlantic coast of Africa, and up to ancient Britain.. Their mastery of navigation allowed them to travel to distant ports and create an extensive trade network that enabled them to acquire goods from distant lands such as tin from ...
The Story of Oedipus: The Most Tragic of All Greek Myths
Jul 20, 2024 · The shepherd called the boy Oedipus, or “swollen feet,” since Laius had tied his feet tightly. The child was taken to Corinth and given to King Polybus, who had no children and would raise him as his own son.. Futile effort to escape fate. When he was an adult, Oedipus heard a rumor that he was not the son of Polybus and his wife, Merope.
Patmos: The Greek Island of John’s Revelation
Jun 19, 2024 · Holy Monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos in the Greek island of Patmos. Credit: Valeria Casali / wikimedia commons CC BY 3.0. The Greek island of Patmos in the Aegean Sea is best known as the location where the Apostle John received and wrote the visions found in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament.