The striking, nearly 5-foot tall Dipylon Amphora, from approximately 700 BC, is a masterpiece of the art of Ancient Greek pottery. Its exquisite painted exterior shows a funeral scene with ...
A recently discovered artifact provides a unique glimpse into the ancient Greek practice of magic and the Athenian legal system. The object, a small pottery vessel dating back to 300 B.C., was ...
In ancient Greece, amphorae were commonly used for carrying or storing liquids and grains like wine, oil, or cereal. A narrow neck and a large, oval body were easily moved with handles on each side.
Researchers find 50 cave pearls in Jerusalem’s Joweizeh Spring Tunnel. Pottery fragments and plaster remains embedded in 14 pearls. Artefacts linked to Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods.
Discover the Magic of Greece in Just Five Days! When you think of Greece what comes to mind Sun-kissed beaches ancient ruins and delicious food Youre not alone! Greece has a way of captivating every t ...
continues to revisit ancient forms that have been endlessly studied and reimagined over subsequent centuries, like amphorae, kraters, and gadrooning that celebrate tapered shapes. “Searching for new ...
In ancient Greece, wealthy men often gathered for decadent ... Below, three fish adorn a ceramic plate from the fourth century B.C. Photograph by Bridgeman/ACI At a certain stage in the revels ...