Iklaina in Peloponnese was a major center of Mycenaean culture and findings indicate that it may be the first city-state in ...

When traveling in a country as old as Greece, ancient ruins can quickly go from magnificent to mind-numbing. Great — yet another nameless hill with more stony remnants of people from centuries past.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. From the 15th to the 12th Century BCE, Greece’s Mycenaean ...

The grand Mycenaens, the first Greeks, inspired the legends of the Trojan Wars, "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey." Their culture abruptly declined around 1200 B.C., marking the start of a Dark Ages in ...

Artistic photo showing the replica of the Dendra armor used in the study. Photo credit: Andreas Flouris and Marija Marković. Permission required for reproduction. A famous Mycenaean suit of armor was ...

A renowned Mycenaean suit of armor, long debated by historians, was tested and found to be suitable for extended combat. This study was led by Andreas Flouris of the University of Thessaly, Greece, ...

The joy of Greece lies in Delphi, Epidavros and Mycenae. Each offers a unique opportunity to delve into ancient life and explore Greece’s rich history. When traveling in a country as old as Greece, ...

Dimitri Nakassis's book project, Reassembling Mycenaean Greece, ca. 1650-1075 BCE, proposes a new way of understanding the Mycenaean world by taking apart interpretations premised on its essential ...

The cultural and economic center of the ancient Mycenaean city of Bamboula, near what is now Cyprus, was well-protected by an ancient wall, and may have served as a fortress to protect the city from ...