The vessels in the CU Art Museum's collection serve as examples of how archaeologists can tell where and when pots were made. Clay from different sources comes in different colors and degrees of ...

“If it’s full of Theory and jargon, put it in the bin”, said the books editor. The trouble with Jeffrey Hurwit’s Artists and Signatures in Ancient Greece is that there is not enough theory, or rather ...

Let’s clear one thing up. Greek-style yoghurt – the stuff that’s sold in tall tubs at rock-bottom prices – is not the same as Greek yoghurt. Not even close. Greek-style yoghurt has a fairly thin ...

Many cultures, ancient and modern, have imagined magic as a supernatural art performed by specialists who undergo mysterious training. But for the ancient Greeks, magic consisted of a number of common ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Centuries before runners lined up on the track to compete in the Olympic Games, athletes ...