During the Battle of Himera (480 BC), ancient Greek forces defeated Carthage, ensuring their dominance in the Mediterranean.

For centuries, scholars debated whether Aristotle's account represented factual observation or mythological embellishment. The balance shifted decisively in 2018 when archaeologist Associate Professor ...

Maza was a staple food in Ancient Greece, typically made of barley flour mixed with water or wine, and often flavored with cheese and honey.

History remembers kings and conquerors, but sometimes, it also remembers the destroyers. Among them stands Herostratus, a ...

STENI VALLA, Greece — Near the northern Greek island of Alonissos lies a remarkable ancient shipwreck: the remains of a massive cargo ship that changed archaeologists’ understanding of shipbuilding in ...

Although the Greeks and Romans linked environmental harm with climate change to a more limited extent than we do today, they ...

A vase from ancient Greek civilization depicts Apollo consulting the oracle of Delphi. G. Dagli Orti/DeAgostini Collection via Getty Images Most of us take big and small risks in our lives every day.

Greek historians like Herodotus are famous for writing down some of the first-ever Western historical records and waxing poetic about the skirmishes and wars waged throughout Ancient Greece. But just ...

The following list offers required readings and choices for the M.A. in Classical Antiquity, Special Field examination in Greek History. Students are expected to consult with an advisor and finalize a ...

Odysseus: In Greek mythology, Odysseus is a character in The Iliad and the main protagonist of The Odyssey. Petros: Rock, ...