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Hypatia: The Female Greek Philosopher Killed for Her Beliefs

Hypatia, one of the greatest philosophers of Alexandria, was admired for her groundbreaking ideas but was brutally murdered for them by Christian fanatics in the fourth century AD. Born around the year 360, Hypatia was a female Greek philosopher, astronomer...

“I Had No Input in Netflix Show,” Archaeologist Searching for Alexander’s Tomb Says

A famous Greek archaeologist who is known for her search for Alexander the Great's tomb has said she had no input in the Netflix docudrama Alexander: Making of a God despite its featuring her archaeological work in Alexandria. "Based on...

Cleopatra’s Lost Tomb: Archaeologist in Egypt Thrills with New Clues

After two years of new excavation work, Dr Kathleen Martinez, a determined archaeologist who has been searching for Cleopatra's tomb in Egypt since 2005 has released a new update on the whereabouts of the ancient Egyptian queen's resting place. In...

The Roman Emperor Who Broke the Nose of Alexander the Great’s Corpse

Just like in modern times, many people in antiquity enjoyed visiting the tombs of famous historical figures. One of the most famous historical figures in the Greco-Roman world was Alexander the Great. According to ancient records, one of the...

Alexander the Great and the Eighth Wonder of the Ancient World

Alexander the Great is said to have rejected a colossal project to sculpt Mount Athos, as had been proposed by his architect and technical advisor, Dinocrates. The architectural proposal, which, had it been carried out, would perhaps have been the...

Underwater City of Heracleion, Egypt, and Its Links to Ancient Greece

The Lost City Of Heracleion, which was once the largest port in Egypt, was discovered underwater after more than 2,000 years.

Ancient Greece VS Egypt: Similarities and Differences

In the list of countries with the richest heritage, because Egypt's recorded history began earlier, Egypt comes out on top with ancient Greece just behind it. Egyptian culture began to solidify during the Narmer dynasty in approximately 3150 BC, while...

The Ancient Greek Who Invented the World’s First Steam Turbine

Heron of Alexandria was an ancient Greek inventor of mechanical devices, mathematician, engineer, and geometer whose inventions include the first steam turbine. Heron lived during Hellenistic times in Alexandria, Egypt, which was part of the Roman Empire at the time....

Alexander the Great’s Tomb: One of History’s Greatest Mysteries

For over 2,300 years, researchers and historians are trying to find the Alexander the Great Tomb, something that remains one of the world's greatest mysteries

The Lighthouse of Alexandria: An Ancient Greek Engineering Marvel

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, the last standing of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was an engineering marvel that served to guide ships to the port city. It was completed in the 3rd century BC during the reign of...