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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 was said to have guarded the island of Crete, off the coast of Greece. He ...
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The Greek Goddess Gaia and Her Connection to Earth Day
April 22, Earth Day is celebrated once again as over one billion people help the Earth recover from the ravages of ...
It Survived for 2,000 Years, but Syria’s War Battered Palmyra
During a visit to Palmyra, reporters found traces of the many forces that had fought over the city and ancient monuments ...
Greek Reporter2d
Four Ancient Greek Mysteries Sparking Controversy To This Day
There are many mysteries concerning the ancient Greek world, including the identity of some of its most illustrious members ...
Opinion
Philly’s own ‘Temple of Doom’ has fossils in the floors, stars in the ceiling, and an Egyptian room
The temple serves as the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania — there are about 70,000 Masons statewide — and 24 lodges meet here, with about 45 meetings taking place a month, McKee ...
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The Hidden Gem Retreat in Luxor That’s Drawing In-the-know Travelers
Why in-the-know travelers are flocking to a chic hideaway in Luxor, once the capital of ancient Egypt.
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Planning Your Trip To Athens, Greece: 14 Must-See Locations
This post highlights historical places to visit in Athens Greece. It also provides insight into planning your itinerary for a ...
Archaeologists Dug Under an Ancient Greek City—and Found a 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Settlement
On an Egyptian desert rock ridge west of Alexandria and between the Mediterranean sea and Lake Mariout is Kom el-Nugus, an ...
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2500-Yr-Old Temple of ‘Greek Goddess of Love’ Discovered in Turkey With the Inscription ‘This Is the Sacred Area'
Yr-Old Temple of ‘Greek Goddess of Love’ Discovered in Turkey With the Inscription ‘This Is the Sacred Area' Idol worship has ...
Ancient landmark Hagia Sophia, 'simply unique, without parallel,' attracts long line of tourists
The Hagia Sophia remains a highly popular tourist destination, attracting millions of travelers. Here is a detailed look at ...
Elephant in the synagogue: Iconography in thriving post-Temple community raises questions
How can these discoveries be reconciled with the widespread view that the post-Temple remnant of Jews in the Holy Land was ...
Cleopatra's tomb poised to finally be found after 'miracle' discovery in Egypt
The discovery has been described as a “geometric miracle” and could finally lead to some answers about one of Ancient Egypt’s ...