Greek Reporter1h
What Did Ancient Greeks Wear in the Winter?
What did ancient Greeks wear in the winter? A natural question as all statues of Greeks in antiquity depict them dressed in ...
Greek City Times11h
Pankration, a deadly ancient Greek mix of wrestling and boxing
First introduced in the Olympic Games in 648 BCE, pankration had minimal rules, allowing fighters to employ a wide array of ...
The scent of a mummy: Research discovers ancient Egyptian remains smell nice
Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...
Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice: Researchers Analyze the Surprising Smells of Ancient Egyptian Mummies
The team’s approach could inspire museums to entertain visitors with odorous features such as smellscapes. In fact, the ...
'Woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet': Smell of ancient Egyptian mummified bodies reveals new insights into embalming practices
Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study led by researchers from UCL and the ...
Smithsonian Magazine1d
Discover the Aromas of Ancient Egyptian Mummies, From Orange Peels to Pine to Incense
A new, first-of-its-kind analysis of the scents of nine mummies detected woody, spicy, herbal and rancid notes, among other ...
TravelDailyNews1d
PHĀEA: Redefining Greek hospitality with a truer, timeless vision
PHĀEA, founded by sisters Agapi and Costantza Sbokou, redefines luxury hospitality in Greece with a focus on sustainable, ...
Greek Reporter2d
Woman’s Remains Found at Byzantine Monastery Rewrite History of Early Asceticism
The first discovery of a woman’s remains at a Byzantine monastery challenges long-held beliefs about early Christian ...