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National Archaeological Museum in Athens to Reorganize Exhibition with 1,000 Previously Unseen Artifacts
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens will unveil a reorganized exhibition featuring 1,000 previously unseen artifacts, new thematic units on Minoan, Middle Helladic, and Macedonian cultures, and three interpretive levels to engage diverse audiences, following a unanimous approval by the Muse...
National Archaeological Museum in Athens to Reorganize Exhibition with 1,000 Previously Unseen Artifacts
The National Archaeological Museum in Athens will unveil a reorganized exhibition featuring 1,000 previously unseen artifacts, new thematic units on Minoan, Middle Helladic, and Macedonian cultures, and three interpretive levels to engage diverse audiences, following a unanimous approval by the Muse...
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AI and X-rays Reveal Text in Ancient Herculaneum Scroll
Using AI and synchrotron X-ray technology, scientists created the first 3D image of a carbonized Herculaneum scroll, revealing more readable text than previously possible, offering potential to unlock ancient knowledge held within the remaining 1000 scrolls.
AI and X-rays Reveal Text in Ancient Herculaneum Scroll
Using AI and synchrotron X-ray technology, scientists created the first 3D image of a carbonized Herculaneum scroll, revealing more readable text than previously possible, offering potential to unlock ancient knowledge held within the remaining 1000 scrolls.
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Ancient Lead Pollution in the Aegean: 5,200-Year Record of Human Impact
A research team discovered the oldest recorded anthropogenic lead pollution in Philippi Wetlands (5,200 years ago) and the first large-scale ancient maritime lead pollution in the Aegean Sea (2,150 years ago), linking these findings to ancient Greek and Roman resource exploitation and societal chang...
Ancient Lead Pollution in the Aegean: 5,200-Year Record of Human Impact
A research team discovered the oldest recorded anthropogenic lead pollution in Philippi Wetlands (5,200 years ago) and the first large-scale ancient maritime lead pollution in the Aegean Sea (2,150 years ago), linking these findings to ancient Greek and Roman resource exploitation and societal chang...
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Ancient Greek Mining Revealed as Source of World's Oldest Lead Pollution
Research shows the oldest known lead pollution in Greece dates back 5,200 years due to ancient silver and copper mining, with a sharp increase around 146 BC after the Roman conquest.
Ancient Greek Mining Revealed as Source of World's Oldest Lead Pollution
Research shows the oldest known lead pollution in Greece dates back 5,200 years due to ancient silver and copper mining, with a sharp increase around 146 BC after the Roman conquest.
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New Protective Structure for Desmotes of Phaleron Skeletons Under Construction
A new €6.35 million protective structure for the 80 7th-century BC Desmotes of Phaleron skeletons, discovered at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in 2016, is under construction, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture and carefully managing visitor experience.
New Protective Structure for Desmotes of Phaleron Skeletons Under Construction
A new €6.35 million protective structure for the 80 7th-century BC Desmotes of Phaleron skeletons, discovered at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in 2016, is under construction, integrating seamlessly with the existing architecture and carefully managing visitor experience.
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Lennon Wins 2024 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize
Ferdia Lennon won the 2024 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for his comic novel, Glorious Exploits, set in Syracuse in 412 BC, which features two potters using Athenian prisoners as actors in a production of Medea; a Gloucestershire Old Spot pig will be named after the novel.
Lennon Wins 2024 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize
Ferdia Lennon won the 2024 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse prize for his comic novel, Glorious Exploits, set in Syracuse in 412 BC, which features two potters using Athenian prisoners as actors in a production of Medea; a Gloucestershire Old Spot pig will be named after the novel.
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Nolan's "Odyssey" filming begins early in Pylos
Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" film crew will begin filming in Pylos, Greece on March 7th, earlier than planned, using locations including Almyrolakas beach, Nestor's Cave, and Pylos harbor; the Methoni Castle will be closed to the public from March 9-13 for filming.
Nolan's "Odyssey" filming begins early in Pylos
Christopher Nolan's "Odyssey" film crew will begin filming in Pylos, Greece on March 7th, earlier than planned, using locations including Almyrolakas beach, Nestor's Cave, and Pylos harbor; the Methoni Castle will be closed to the public from March 9-13 for filming.
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Ancient Greek Silver Mining Revealed as Source of World's Oldest Lead Pollution
A new study reveals the world's oldest known lead pollution in Greece, dating back 5,200 years, resulting from silver mining; a significant pollution spike occurred after the Roman conquest due to increased silver demand and lead usage.
Ancient Greek Silver Mining Revealed as Source of World's Oldest Lead Pollution
A new study reveals the world's oldest known lead pollution in Greece, dating back 5,200 years, resulting from silver mining; a significant pollution spike occurred after the Roman conquest due to increased silver demand and lead usage.
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40% Bias Score
Ancient Greek Lead Pollution: 5,200-Year-Old Evidence and Roman Intensification
Research in Greece reveals the oldest known evidence of lead pollution, dating back 5,200 years, caused by smelting silver ore; this pollution intensified significantly after the Roman conquest due to increased silver coin production and Roman use of lead.
Ancient Greek Lead Pollution: 5,200-Year-Old Evidence and Roman Intensification
Research in Greece reveals the oldest known evidence of lead pollution, dating back 5,200 years, caused by smelting silver ore; this pollution intensified significantly after the Roman conquest due to increased silver coin production and Roman use of lead.
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12% Bias Score
Ancient Athenian Lottery Machine Reconstructed, Demonstrating Random Citizen Selection
A 300kg marble replica of an ancient Athenian kleroterion was constructed and used in an experiment involving 150 participants to demonstrate the ancient method of randomly selecting citizens for public office, highlighting its role in Athenian democracy and implications for modern systems.
Ancient Athenian Lottery Machine Reconstructed, Demonstrating Random Citizen Selection
A 300kg marble replica of an ancient Athenian kleroterion was constructed and used in an experiment involving 150 participants to demonstrate the ancient method of randomly selecting citizens for public office, highlighting its role in Athenian democracy and implications for modern systems.
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40% Bias Score
Marathon's Legend: Fact vs. Fiction
This article analyzes historical accounts of Pheidippides's legendary run from Marathon to Athens, questioning the accuracy of Herodotus's description of the messenger's feats and the Battle of Marathon, while also exploring modern attempts to recreate those events.
Marathon's Legend: Fact vs. Fiction
This article analyzes historical accounts of Pheidippides's legendary run from Marathon to Athens, questioning the accuracy of Herodotus's description of the messenger's feats and the Battle of Marathon, while also exploring modern attempts to recreate those events.
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24% Bias Score
Hellenistic Gold Jewelry
An exhibition showcasing Hellenistic jewelry from the Benaki Museum and other institutions, highlighting the craftsmanship and cultural significance of the art.
Hellenistic Gold Jewelry
An exhibition showcasing Hellenistic jewelry from the Benaki Museum and other institutions, highlighting the craftsmanship and cultural significance of the art.
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