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Youre a work of art—and its time you dress the part of a modern muse. From maxi dresses to pleated pants, how to master summers draping trend.

Excavations at Kythnos Island have dug up 2,000 figurine offerings dating back to the 7th century BC, revealing the rich history and cultural practices of this ancient settlement.

The Hellenistic period was an exciting time of cultural exchange, innovation and warfare, which came about in the wake of the death of Alexander the Great.

How old is the oldest building you’ve ever seen?

Aelius Aristides (or perhaps he should be called Ailius, since he kept complaining about being unwell) lived in the middle of the second century A.D. and

Dionysius of Halicarnassus (i.e. Bodrum) arrived in Rome in A.D. 30 sick and tired of Asiatic rhetoric as propagated by his fellow orators in the province

By David Hendin for American Numismatic Society (ANS) ......   All coin images in this post appear in Hendin's Guide to Biblical Coins (6th Ed.) and

Another fine example of this work is to be found in the Louvre in Paris:The Hellenistic period of Greek art is marked by the production of exquisite gold

India and Greece are looking at expanding bilateral ties on the cultural and educational front, Ioannis Chryssoulakis, secretary general for Greeks abroad and

Researchers digging in the ancient city of Aizanoi have announced the discovery of many new artifacts, but the discovery of a statue of a giant man is the standout piece so far.