Greek Reporter2d
The Beauty Practices of Men and Women in Bronze Age Greece
The Mycenaeans and Minoans of Bronze Age Greece adopted a variety of beauty practices to enhance their appearances.
Greek City Times2d
Ancient Greece’s Legacy: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Journey through millennia of Greek history and culture with this exploration of Greece's 19 UNESCO World Heritage sites. From ...
How Marigolds Became a Flower for Weddings and Funerals
Once revered by the Aztecs, marigolds also feature prominently in Hindu rituals across India. Photographed on April 9, ...
Greek Reporter4d
Strofilas, Greece: Unearthing Europe’s Oldest City
Strofilas, on the island of Andros in Greece, is the oldest city in Europe. Dating back to 4500 — 3200 BC, is the largest ...
IFLScience6d
Blooming Corpse Flowers' Hot Death Smell Gets A Molecular Explanation
When a corpse flower blooms, the pinky-purple spathe unfolds from an enormous yellow spadix that can grow to 3.7 meters (12 ...
Ancient Greece's cultural rise started a century earlier than previously thought—new research
While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering ...
Science Daily6d
Secret behind the corpse flower's famous stench
A new study on titan arum -- commonly known as the corpse flower for its smell like rotting flesh -- uncovers fundamental genetic pathways and biological mechanisms that produce heat and odorous ...