Discover how satire, humor, and societal critique shaped Western theater in this insightful overview of the ancient Greek comedy.

The Archaic Period of Ancient Greek art also saw dramatic innovation in sculpture production. Naturalized sculptures called kouroi appeared. Kouroi were commemorative, semi-lifelike statues ...

The Ancient Greek Dark Ages came after the powerful Mycenaean Era. But what actually were the Greek Dark Ages, and how did ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

Are these ancient symbols complete words, part of words, or part of sentences? The solution will earn the successful ...

Art from ancient Thrace is often flashy and brusque, as befits a warrior tribe. The archaic society was known for the prowess ...

A sculpture dating to the Hellenistic Greek period has turned up in the most unlikely of settings. It all started when a 32-year-old Greek man in the city of Thessaloniki stumbled upon a statue ...

The item the woman is interacting with is a shadow box used in ancient Greek funerary practices. The statue shows a deceased woman reaching for the shadow box held by her attendant, a common motif in ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

An ancient Greek vase on loan from the British Museum is the highlight of a new exhibition in Hull. Sirens, Women and the Sea is being shown at the Ferens Art Gallery until 5 March. The exhibition ...

Feb. 14, 2025 — Ancient Egyptian mummified bodies smell 'woody,' 'spicy' and 'sweet', finds a new study, revealing new details about mumification ...