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Margites, the Archetypal Fool: Could This Be Homer’s Lost Comedy?

Margites, an early ancient Greek comedy, features an archetypal fool whose hilarious ineptitude influenced Greek comedy ...
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How Books Falsely Attributed to Greek Philosopher Aristotle Shaped Western Thought

Aristotle shaped Greek philosophy, but some works attributed to him were written by Pseudo-Aristotle, extending his influence ...
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Does King Priam of Troy Appear in Hittite Records?

According to some researchers, King Priam of Troy actually appears in Hittite sources. What do the facts really show?
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The Ancient Greek Tribe of Aetolians That Defeated Alexander’s Army

The Aetolians were an ancient Greek tribe of hardened hillmen that managed to defeat the mighty army of Alexander the Great.
Greek Reporter

World Cup 2026: Teams Still Alive, Next Matches and the Road to the Final

Players of Colombia celebrate winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match Colombia against Ghana, in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 03 July 2026. EPA/AMY KONTRAS via AMNA The race for the 2026 FIFA ...
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Greece Battles 60 Wildfires in a Day Amid Evacuations in the North

Greece faced 60 wildfires in a 24-hour period this Saturday. File photo. Credit: Greek Reporter Greek fire services responded to 60 separate wildfires across the country over a single 24-hour period ...
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Why the Roman Empire Split into East and West and What Made Them Different

The Eastern and Western Roman Empires had a layered history, experienced a major division, and left lasting cultural and religious effects. Credit: GreekReporter Archive The vast Roman Empire did not ...
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Thessaloniki Blanketed by Toxic Smoke After Huge Factory Fire

Firefighters and volunteers battle a major wildfire burning tonight through a rural and forested area in Oreokastro, near residential neighborhoods and industrial facilities near Thessaloniki. Credit: ...
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The Death of Ancient Greek Philosopher Anaxarchus Still Astonishes Historians to This Day

The Greek philosopher Anaxarchus was crushed to death in a giant mortar, yet found the defiance to bite off his tongue and ...
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How Ancient Greek Legends Became Part of Ireland’s Mythical Origins

The intriguing narratives of Celtic mythology illustrate the connections of the Ancient Greeks with the history of Ireland.
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The Mysterious Ancient Greek Serpents That Helped Humans Heal

The sacred yellow serpents of Asclepius, the porieas, symbolized healing, renewal, divine power in ancient Greek medical and ...
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How Ancient Greeks and Romans Invented the Modern World

Many "modern" inventions actually have precedents dating back more than 1000 years, to ancient Greek and Roman times.