Greek Reporter6d
The History and Tradition of Arranged Marriages in Greece
Arranged marriage has been practiced in many cultures around the world for thousands of years. Greece has been one of these ...
The ancient origins of ‘manifesting’—and why it’s making a comeback
Before vision boards and TikTok affirmations, ancient cultures also believed that the power of thought could reshape their ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN1d
Ancient Greek and Roman Statues Were Not Only Beautiful, but Also Smelled Nice, Too
But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...
The Economist23d
The trouble with ancient Indians
A BABY BORN on the same day as the Indian republic—January 26th 1950, when the constitution went into effect—probably would not have lived to see the 75th-anniversary celebrations last month.
Greek Reporter6d
Seleucus of Seleucia: The Ancient Astronomer Who Believed In Heliocentrism
Seleucus of Seleucia was an ancient astronomer who defended heliocentrism, arguing that Earth orbits the Sun and rotates on ...