The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece
Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece.
Ancient Greece and Rome’s Toxic Footprint Found in the Aegean
Ancient lead pollution in the Aegean Sea may have started 5,200 years ago — 1,200 years earlier than previously thought. Researchers analyzed sediment cores from land and sea, linking lead levels to ...
Lead contamination in ancient Greece points to societal change
Studies of sediment cores from the sea floor and the coastal regions surrounding the Aegean Sea show that humans contaminated the environment with lead early on in antiquity.
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15+ Strange Hygiene Habits Of The Ancient Greeks
Although some movies and media depict ancient people as unclean, that’s not entirely accurate. The ancients had hygiene practices, especially … Continue reading "15+ Strange Hygiene Habits Of The Anci ...
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Greece to Build Museum for 7th Century BC Skeletons
Greece approved plans for the construction of a museum at Faliro, south of Athens, that will exhibit a group of 78 shackled skeletons.
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The fascinating clay figurine from the early 5th century BCE depicting a carpenter at work
The clay figurine is a remarkable example of ancient Greek craftsmanship, offering a glimpse into everyday life and labor ...
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The Hidden Role of Women in Agriculture in Ancient Greece and Rome
Most research on women in Ancient Greece and Rome concentrate on urban domestic life where there were no references to women ...
Mahakumbh 2025: Indian man marries Greek girlfriend, 'kanyadaan' was performed by...
The ceremony was performed according to Vedic scriptures, and Juna Akhara’s Mahamandaleshwar Swami Yatinranad Giri did ...