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Smithsonian Magazine on MSN4d
Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos ...
What the ancient world can teach us about death
In antiquity and now, inconsistency and illogicality lie at the heart of the human effort to imagine what happens when we’re ...
Greek Reporter3d
The Greek and Neoplatonic Roots of Alawites
Explore the Alawite faith's unique blend of Greek philosophy, Shia Islam, and Christian influences on soul, reincarnation, ...
Greek Reporter15d
Great Ancient Greek Minds Who Ended in Exile, Persecution, or Death
Ancient Greek history is full of the names of great minds: philosophers, scientists, statesmen, generals, historians and ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN16d
See the Face of a Royal Woman Who Lived in Greece 3,500 Years Ago
Created by digital artist Juanjo Ortega G., the digital reconstruction depicts a woman who died in her mid-30s during the ...
Knewz on MSN12d
13-Year-Old Recreates Archimedes’ Legendary Death Ray With Light and Mirrors, Stuns Scientists
Brenden Sener admits there are challenges to his project but argues that the ancient descriptions could still be accurate.
Dozens of ancient artifacts seized in Greek island smuggling raid
Authorities on the Greek island of Crete have arrested six people allegedly involved in an antiquities smuggling operation.