10 Facts About Mithradates VI, the “Poison King” of Ancient Pontus
The 1st century BCE king of Pontus, a kingdom on the Black Sea coast, earned his nickname by creating poisons and ...
Sure, the Romans Were Smart. But They Could Have Been Smarter.
Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first ...
Orthodox faithful in Greece swim to retrieve the cross on Epiphany
A large crowd watched on as dozens of swimmers rushed to retrieve a wooden cross thrown by a priest into the water, in a ...
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Olympia: The Epicenter of Tourism in Ancient Greece
Sports tourism in ancient Greece was widespread, especially to the athletic events of the games at Olympia, Delphi, Isthmia and Nemea.
Guide to the classics: written more than 2000 years ago, Cicero’s On Old Age debunks stereotypes that persist today
On Old Age, the Roman politician, orator, and philosopher Cicero advocates for the dignity and value of growing old. But his ...
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New Year’s Eve in Ancient Times
New Year's Eve was celebrated in ancient times, contrary to what some may believe. It was among the most universal pagan ...
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Philippines says it will acquire U.S. Typhon missile system, sparking warnings from China
The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms race." ...
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Philippines says to acquire US Typhon missile system
Manila (AFP) – The Philippines said Monday it planned to acquire the US Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional "arms ...
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Philippine military says will acquire US Typhon missile system
The Philippine military said Monday it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China. The US Army deployed the ...
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Philippine military says will acquire US Typhon missile system
Manila (AFP) – The Philippine military said Monday it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China.