Healing, purification and holiness: How ancient Greeks, Romans and early Christians used olive oil

Today, olive oil is often hailed as helping to protect against disease, but beliefs in its medicinal or even sacred ...
Greek Reporter

The Ancient Greek Builders of Thebes’ Walls Used Sound to Move Stones

Amphion and Zethus, the ancient greek builders of Thebes' walls, combined music and strength to achieve their goal.
Opinion

A classic Greek history puts our current turmoil in context

Robin Waterfield’s new translation of Thucydides’ “The History of the Peloponnesian War” offers clarity but little consolation as we face upheaval and conflict.