Mycenaean Greece was the late Bronze Age period of Greek history from around 1750 to 1050 BC, when the first advanced civilization emerged in mainland Greece. It is named after the city of Mycenae. The Mycenaean Greeks made significant advances in engineering, architecture, and military infrastructure. They created the first Greek script, Linear B, and... Continue Reading →
Augustus’ relationship with Aphrodisias and Samos
The document is a copy of a letter that Augustus had given in reply to Samos, inscribed in a marble block from the grand archive wall of the theatre in Aphrodisias, Caria. The date of the letter is not exactly clear: but it was most likely from soon after 27 BC.[1] The Aphrodisian copy may... Continue Reading →
Analysis of The Tomb of Fastia Velsi from Chiusi
Fastia Velsi’s urn was part of a tomb in the Colle Lucioli near Chiusi. The lid of Fastia Velsi’s inscribed travertine urn depicts her wearing a tunic and elaborate jewelry, reclining on two pillows as if in a banquet. The front of the container depicts a youthful figure with wings and fishtail legs. It possibly... Continue Reading →
The Advanced Civilization of the Ancient Celts
Introduction The word “Celt” refers to a people in both modern and ancient times. The Celts today live in the British Isles, along with the Brittany region in the west of France. However, the ancient Celtic peoples were much more widespread, covering areas from Spain, France, the British Isles, Central Europe, Northern Italy, the Balkans... Continue Reading →