ancient-origins

Eros: Everything You Need to Know about the Greek God of Love and Sex

The ancient Greeks had a god for everything – and sometimes they had more than one god for things! This is the case for love and sex, which are most commonly attributed to Aphrodite. However, there ...

Biggest Little Circus takes audiences on circus journey through ancient Greece

The local performing arts non-profit, Biggest Little Circus (BLC), is aimed at improving performance opportunities for local ...
Smithsonian Magazine

A Woman Buried in an Elaborate Roman Coffin With Precious Grave Goods Was ‘Clearly Cherished by Her Family and Her Community,’ Archaeologists Say

A new exhibition in Colchester, England, site of the first capital of Roman Britain, explores the "Lexden Lady" and her collection of treasures ...

$200 million kitty: Meet Choupette, the world's richest cat, whose lifestyle would make Cleopatra envious

There are many ways to measure a civilisation, but one of the more reliable methods is to examine what it does with cats.
Scientific American

Female beast hunters battled leopards in ancient Rome

Mosaic depictions of a weapon-wielding female gladiator are the first physical evidence showing women in ancient Rome could ...
Greek Reporter

The Sacred Animals of Greek Gods and Their Divine Meanings

The powerful Greek gods were reflected in the natural world, and certain animals served as their symbols. Credit: Following Hadrian / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 2.0 The awe-inspiring Greek gods, ...
Greek Reporter

The Nine Muses of Greek Mythology and Their Powers

According to ancient writers and Greek mythology, the muses are the sources of inspiration for the arts and knowledge.