Forty-one bent or twisted iron nails, unearthed from a second-century imperial burial site, were meant to keep the deceased in their place.
Tag: Greek Civilization
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Paid to Fight, Even in Ancient Greece
DNA from a 2,500-year-old battlefield in Sicily reveals that mercenary soldiers were common, if not the Homeric ideal.
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Unearthing Everyday Life at an Ancient Site in Greece
Excavations in the Peloponnesian village of Iklaina are yielding rich insights into the lives of the Mycenaean civilization’s general population.
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Investigators Seize 27 Antiquities From the Met, Citing Looting
The museum said it is cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s office, which has executed several search warrants at the museum since February.
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That Painted Greek Maiden at the Met: Just Whose Vision Is She?
Two German archaeologists use science to recreate the lost colors of antiquity. Historians debate just how authentic their version of the past really is.