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Oldest copy of Homer’s Odyssey in book form joins Christopher Nolan's film press tour
The Manchester Odyssey dates back to the third century BCE in Egypt, around the time scrolls went out of fashion and “bound” books became more popular.
Ancient tablet found at Roman fort in Netherlands bears Greek curse against enemies
Greece says US selling F-35s to Erdogan is concerning, demands security guarantees from Ankara
New sections of ancient Egyptian temple reveal inscriptions of Pharaoh Psamtik I
Ancient mosaic bearing Greek inscription for ‘haters gonna hate’ found in southern Turkey
In addition to the two inscriptions, the mosaic consists of geometric patterns and several floral motifs.
Rare Archimedes text resurfaces in a French museum, researchers confirm
A page long thought missing from the Archimedes Palimpsest has been identified at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Blois, France.
Josephine Baker: Dancer, spy, and champion against racism and antisemitism
From Paris stages to WWII spy missions, Josephine Baker fought racism and antisemitism while inspiring generations worldwide.
Residue from Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians' use of fecal medicine - study
The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils.
Tomb raiders: Italy busts massive archaeological looting ring, recovers 10,000 artifacts
Officers seized around 10,000 archaeological artifacts, including 7,000 coins issued by various Greek city-states that existed on Sicily in ancient times.
Houthis release crew of Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C struck in Red Sea
The crew of the Liberia-flagged Eternity C abandoned the ship before it sank following repeated strikes by the Iran-aligned militants with sea drones and rocket-propelled grenades.
Greek textbooks discuss Judaism, Holocaust in detail, but fall short on antisemitism
Greek textbooks give limited attention to local Jewish history and contributions to Greek society. Even though they include Jewish history and misfortunes, the books leave antisemitism behind.
Archaeologists uncover ancient Greek graffiti in Crimea
The graffiti was discovered under a thick stone slab, suggesting it was deliberately hidden and not a product of chance.
Police find 12-meter underground shaft in Greece, arrest two in suspected antiquities plot
Police seized €18,380, $5,774, 6,500 lei, detectors and a device from a car. At the site they found lighting, ventilation, pumps and a hoist, and alerted antiquities officials due to its proximity.
Undercover officers pose as buyers in €200K deal, arresting 63-year-old abbot in Greek monastery
Hellenic Police say two undercover officers posed as buyers in a 3-month sting, leading to arrests of an assistant, a pawnbroker and his wife, and two intermediaries for antiquities trafficking.
