The economy of Ancient Athens was more than just silver coins - it was an early model of a financial empire. With an ...

The Bronze Age in ancient Greece was a pivotal era that laid the foundation for the rich tapestry of Hellenic civilization.

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The ancient silver coins feature the images of 11 Roman emperors and empresses, including Nero and Marcus Aurelius.

Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have arrested six people allegedly involved in an antiquities smuggling operation.

One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...

Ancient historians recorded legends about the invention of the first coins, and archaeologists have found some surprising ...