Articles related to "Mycenae"

Archaeological finds and study of the Mycenaean ruins show how the inhabitants of this Bronze Age city lived. The palace and the entrance are the main points of interest.

What kinds of artifacts were unearthed from the graves of Mycenae? What was their importance? Is "The Death Mask of Agamemnon" real or a hoax?

The earliest buildings were practical shelters, meant to protect human beings (and their hominid ancestors) from the dangers of the natural world.

In The Colossus of Maroussi Henry Miller, author of erotic books like Tropic of Cancer, visits Greece and writes one of the best travel books about the country

Mycenaean clay figurines of 1500 B.C. are a puzzle to art historians.

Athens, the capital of Greece, is one of the must-see capital cities of Europe. The National Archaeological Museum is just one of many fine Athens museums

Enjoy Greek wine and Greece's top archaeological sites on a luxury Mediterranean cruise from Athens to the Greek islands, one of Europe's top vacation destinations.

The Mycenaean civilization was the first powerful military culture of Ancient Greece. Though short-lived, their legacy is unmistakable.

Nowadays Perperikon is one of the authentic ancient stone cities which impressed Herodotus, Suetonius Tranquillus and other historians many centuries ago

Do you know the classic story of clever Odysseus and cruel Polyphemus?

Elektra, a German tragic opera by Richard Strauss: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Richard Strauss opera information.

Beaker Culture was prevalent 6000 years ago. It's spread across Central and Western Europe was a key element in the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age.

Democracy was established and at work in Athens as early as Solon period in 590 BC. The democratic system helped ancient Athens achieved unmatched economic success.

Linear A and Linear B writing were the main forms of writing in ancient Crete. Widely used in Minoan culture, they were spread via trade through the ancient Greek world

What are Mycenaean votive figurines? Learn how to identify the three types (Phi, Psi and Tau) and their origin.

Just what did 300 get right where the terrible Troy went wrong? A comparative review of the films and their sources.

Ramesses III emulated Ramesses II the Great, built Medinet Habu, survived a labor strike and tried a queen for attempting to kill him.