What the cult of Aphrodite reveals about ancient attitudes towards love—and desire
A mix of ancient divinities, Aphrodite was patron over love, beauty, fertility, and war. But the venerated Greek deity has a ...
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Fil-Am veteran awarded Medal of Honor for heroism in Korean War
Filipino American US Army Private Bruno Orig was awarded by Pres. Joe Biden with the “Medal of Honor” for heroic actions in the Korean War.
Professor suggests graves at Sutton Hoo belonged to British men who fought for Byzantine Empire
Helen Gittos, a professor of medieval history at Oxford University, in the U.K., has developed a new theory regarding the ...
Iran Was ‘Defeated Very Badly’ in Syria, a Top General Admits
For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a ...
‘The Brutalist’ an epic exercise in ambition & grandeur
Like many notable quotes about architecture, it speaks to grandeur, permanence, scale. One imagines Lázló Tóth, the visionary ...
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Disaster averted: Inside story of how Greek tanker hit by Houthis was saved
When a Greek tanker was hit by Houthi missiles in the Red Sea in August, fears grew that it could cause one of the world’s ...
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The Greek Origins of Saint Mark’s Horses in Venice
Attributed to ancient Greek sculptor Lysippos, the exquisite bronze horses adorning the basilica of Saint Mark in Venice have their own fascinating story to tell.