Here we present and analyze an excerpt from the ‘Argonautics’ by Apollonius of Rhodes. Continue reading “On ‘Collective’ or ‘Family’ responsibility – Apollonius of Rhodes”
On ‘Collective’ or ‘Family’ responsibility – Apollonius of Rhodes
On Divine things and ‘Future-telling’ – Apollonius of Rhodes
Here we present and analyze an excerpt from the ‘Argonautics’ by Apollonius of Rhodes. Continue reading “On Divine things and ‘Future-telling’ – Apollonius of Rhodes”
Cranial trauma in ancient Greece: from Homer to classical authors
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Konsolaki E, Astyrakaki E, Stefanakis G, Agouridakis P, Askitopoulou H. Continue reading “Cranial trauma in ancient Greece: from Homer to classical authors”
5,000 years of history brought to light in excavations in Thrace
Archaeological remnants of human activity in Thrace from the Neolithic (4th millennium BC) to the post-Byzantine period have been brought to light from archaeological excavations, carried out in the context of construction works for the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG. Continue reading “5,000 years of history brought to light in excavations in Thrace”
Energy and machines in Antiquity (Part II)
Mechanical Devices
It is seldom possible to determine exactly when a particular mechanical
device was discovered or invented, but in general the chronological development
was as follows. Continue reading “Energy and machines in Antiquity (Part II)”
Energy and machines in Antiquity (Part I)
Here we present the same-titled Chapter from the book ‘Ancient Technology’, by John W. Humphrey (Greenwood Press) Continue reading “Energy and machines in Antiquity (Part I)”
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