Quote of the Day, by Epictetus: "Do not live according to your own rules, but in harmony with nature"
The resurgence of Stoicism in modern times is attributed to social media, coaching practices, and the re-publication of its foundational texts.
A study revealed the luxurious life of Maya dogs: they had a better diet than many people
An archaeological study uncovered the elevated status and rich diet of Maya dogs, indicating their significant role in ancient Mesoamerican society.
Canberra museum celebrates everyday items from ancient Greece and Rome
The Australian National University Classics Museum showcases everyday artifacts from ancient Greece and Rome, offering insights into their domestic life.
The world's oldest water has been found - do not try to drink it!
Scientists discovered ancient water trapped deep in a Canadian mine, raising questions about its origin and potential ecosystems.
Have you noticed this difference in women's and men's clothing? An ancient custom
The article discusses the historical reasons behind the different placement of buttons on men's and women's clothing.
Why are human hands so dexterous? Not only the newly evolved areas of the brain are responsible
Recent research reveals that human hand dexterity is due to the coordination of ancient spinal cord circuits and new brain circuits.
REVIEWS: Transformations of the Ancient and Our World
The article discusses the inability to load a web page, potentially due to browser extensions or VPN issues.
400 Million Year Old Giant Organisms Finally Identified as a New Form of Life
Recent studies identify 400 million-year-old Protota xites as a new form of life, different from previously held beliefs of them being ancient plants or fungi.
It is neither an animal, plant nor fungus. Scientists have discovered a mysterious form of life
Scientists have revealed that the ancient organism Prototaxites, which thrived around 400 million years ago, may represent an entirely unknown form of life, distinct from any known species.
The history of lagana and a surprise recipe
The article explores the historical significance of lagana, an ancient Greek flatbread, highlighting its origins and cultural relevance in ancient Athens, particularly through the works of playwright Aristophanes.
Bacteria trapped in ice for 5,000 years was already resistant to modern antibiotics, study reveals
A recent study found that a bacteria isolated from a glacier in Romania, dating back over 5,000 years, exhibited resistance to modern antibiotics, suggesting that antibiotic resistance is an ancient trait rather than a result of widespread antibiotic use.
Scientists discover a rare window into life a million years ago
Scientists uncover an exceptional fossil record from about a million years ago in a New Zealand cave, revealing insights into an ancient animal community.
Cosmic Scars: Can Ancient Cosmic Strings Open the Door to Time Travel?
The article discusses the potential implications of ancient cosmic strings on the theory of time travel, highlighting renewed interest in cosmic phenomena since the detection of anomalies in pulsar signals.
Heroic Commitments for 2026
The author reflects on his unfulfilled resolutions for the past years, particularly focusing on learning Ancient Greek and improving his tennis skills.
The science of soulmates: is there really someone who 'was made for you'?
The article explores the enduring concept of soulmates, tracing its roots from ancient Greece to modern notions of love and destiny.
The 800's Coat: The First Technical Garment Now Drives Generation Z Crazy
An ancient coat made from waterproof wool fabric is gaining popularity among Generation Z for its technical qualities and historical significance.
What is the origin of Saint Valentine?
Saint Valentine's Day, celebrated globally, has uncertain origins but is believed to trace back to ancient Roman festivals such as Lupercalia.
"Prapuszcza. The Last Clash": Bison vs Bear
A new card game by Reiner Knizia immerses players in an ancient forest where they must collect cards to fulfill missions against an enemy bear.
Hair-loss breakthrough after ancient Chinese herb promises a 'magic bullet' to banish baldness
A study suggests that the ancient Chinese herb He Shou Wu may provide a multi-faceted approach to treating hair loss.
Lupercalia, the Bloody Pagan Festival Absorbed by Valentine's Day
The ancient Roman festival of Lupercalia, which involved animal sacrifices and fertility rites, evolved over time and is now associated with Valentine's Day.
Kefir: the ancient fermented drink that helps curb diabetes and protect your cells
Kefir, an ancient fermented drink originating from the Caucasus mountains, is gaining popularity for its health benefits, particularly in aiding diabetes management.
Ancient herbivorous animal discovered that rewrites the history of life's evolution
Fossils of a 307-million-year-old animal identified as one of the Earth's earliest herbivores suggest complex plant-eating adaptations arose shortly after land migration.
Quote of the Day, from Emperor Marcus Aurelius: "If something external distresses you, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but..."
The article discusses the growing trend of viral ancient quotes, particularly those from Stoic philosophy, and their resonance in contemporary digital culture.
The secret of the meteorite from Mars. Water in the Black Beauty strengthens hopes for ancient life
New research reveals that the Martian meteorite known as Black Beauty contains significantly more water than previously thought, supporting the theory that early Mars was a wetter planet capable of supporting simple life.
Maria Ch. Mougiakakou: 'The Mani soul is resilient; it carries an ancient power'
Maria Mougiakakou returns to her ancestral home in Mani to write about her grandmother's life, revealing the deep connection with her roots and the history of the region.
The House That Crossed to the Other World.. The Secret of the Soul Houses in Ancient Egypt
The article explores the significance of ancient Egyptian Soul Houses, which were designed not for the living but for the continuation of the deceased's life after death.
Attracting Wealth: The Leaf You Need to Carry to โMagnetizeโ Abundance
The article discusses ancient rituals involving plant elements used as amulets to foster economic prosperity, emphasizing the practice of renewing these amulets periodically for enhanced effectiveness.
The 'Youth Curl' was in Fashion - This is How Girls and Boys Lived Under the Pharaohs
An exhibition in Munich explores childhood in ancient Egypt, revealing daily life and cultural representations of children during that era.
The Perfume of the Mummy: Researchers Document Ancient Civilizations' Scents Through 'Smelling' History
Researchers are exploring ancient scents through historical texts and artifacts, reviving the significance of smell in understanding past civilizations.
The Family's Green Favorite Dishes
Mayka Gulo combines ancient Middle Eastern flavors with modern cooking in simple and warming dishes filled with taste and love.
Charming ancient village with rich history and legendary pub worth visiting
A picturesque Lancashire village known for its medieval heritage and famous haunted pub is highlighted as a must-visit destination.
With 'Trilogy of Agamemnon 2.0', the ancient repertoire returns to the stage of Zagreb's HNK
The ancient repertoire has returned to Zagreb's Croatian National Theater in a grand style with a new interpretation of the 'Trilogy of Agamemnon 2.0'.
Ancient Mummies Reveal Surprising Discoveries Through Computed Tomography โ See What Surprising Information Was Learned About Them
Recent CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies, Nes-Min and Nes-Hor, have uncovered unexpected findings related to their lives during the Ptolemaic dynasty.
How Ancient Instincts Unconsciously Govern Us in Everyday Life
The article discusses how ancient evolutionary instincts continue to influence human behavior today, despite changes in lifestyle, and how populists and social media exploit these instincts.
Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite 'enormous' potential
Archaeologists from Durham University have uncovered a large Roman industrial complex near Sunderland, revealing significant insights into ancient Roman life through the discovery of hundreds of tools and artifacts.
Researchers reconstruct aromas of ancient cultures
Researchers describe how museums can utilize "molecular elements" to engage the public with aromas from the past, revealing insights into ancient perfumery, medicine, and rituals.
From Zeus to Epstein: The Roots of the Moral Crisis in the West
The article explores the historical and cultural roots of moral crises in the West, drawing parallels from ancient myths like Zeus's abduction of Europa to contemporary issues like Jeffrey Epstein.
THEATER JEDL: This Happened! Stories from the Lost World, Captured from Collective Memory
The performance presents a blend of touching, mysterious, magical, mythic, humorous, and peculiar stories from ancient times, capturing a world of tales and bloody tragedies mingled with the beauty of the vulgar, naรฏve, and imperfect.
Messages of love and insults are engraved on the walls of the theaters of Pompeii
Archaeologists have discovered various love messages, insults, and drawings etched into the walls of a corridor linking the theaters in Pompeii, revealing insights into the social life of the ancient city before its destruction by Vesuvius in 79 AD.
The Earth was not a magma hell: 'lost continents' over 4 billion years old discovered
A new analysis of the planet's oldest crystals reveals that the Earth's crust and liquid water existed much earlier than previously thought, rewriting the history of life's origin.
Greek temples are reinterpreted: a new theory proposes that they would be upside-down boats
A new theory suggests that ancient Greek temples may have been designed to resemble upside-down boats, challenging traditional interpretations of their structure and function.
Vannacci the boasting soldier, a pop version of Miles Gloriosus
The article discusses the modern interpretation of the ancient comedic character Miles Gloriosus, comparing him to contemporary figures like Vannacci.
How to Produce the Unpredictable?
The article explores the concept of unpredictability, tracing its historical uses in games and ancient methods like dice rolling and coin tossing for generating random outcomes.
Chef explains how to reduce the bitter taste of liver
Chef Kristaps Sฤซlis shares an effective ancient method to lessen the bitter flavor of liver by soaking it in milk, especially noting the lesser bitterness in chicken livers compared to beef or game.
China discovers technology from 160,000 years ago and what this means
Chinese scientists are about to reveal advanced millennial technological behaviors stemming from excavations in Henan province, which could reshape our understanding of early human life in Asia.
What food is good for treating respiratory and digestive conditions
Horseradish, native to Eastern Europe and Western Asia, has been cultivated since ancient times for its culinary and medicinal value, being used mainly as a condiment and as a home remedy for respiratory ailments.
Ancient berry may improve blood vessel function โ most people overlook it in the freezer aisle
A review highlights that wild blueberries can enhance blood vessel function and circulation, but they are not commonly consumed by many Americans.
"Zoumboulia" goes to Epidaurus - What performances will we see this summer at the Ancient Theater
The program for this summer at the Ancient Theater in Epidaurus, curated by Michail Marmarinou, features theater, dance, and opera while celebrating the enduring value of ancient drama.
NASA discovers an ancient beach on Mars... A new indication of 'life' on the red planet
NASA's Perseverance rover has found evidence of an ancient beach in Jezero Crater on Mars, suggesting that liquid water may have persisted for a long enough period for microbial life to potentially develop.
Epidaurus 2026: the 8 productions we will see at the Ancient Theatre this summer
The Athens Epidaurus Festival presents its artistic program for the summer of 2026 earlier than usual, launching a new three-year plan between 2026 and 2028.