In this article we present a summary on the exciting discovery of beer brewing in Bronze Age Greece. Continue reading “Beer brewing in Bronze Age Greece”
Beer brewing in Bronze Age Greece
Museums of Ancient Greek Technology
Ancient Greek Technological achievements is a subject relatively unknown for the majority of people. Everyone knows or at least have heard something about the Greeks’ contribution to Philosophy, Art, Theatre and the like, but hardly ever heard anything about their Technological achievements. Continue reading “Museums of Ancient Greek Technology”
Tunnel of Eupalinos in Samos, Greece; a technical miracle of the 6th century B.C.
In this article we present information on the Tunnel of Eupalinos (or Eupalenion aqueduct) in Samos, Greece, a monument proclaimed as an International Historic Landmark, by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and also adopted by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Continue reading “Tunnel of Eupalinos in Samos, Greece; a technical miracle of the 6th century B.C.”
Bronze-Age creativity; ‘Nestor’s Palace’ painted floors in Pylos, Greece
The floors of Greek Bronze Age palaces were made of plaster that was often incised and painted with grids containing brightly colored patterns and/or marine animal figures. Continue reading “Bronze-Age creativity; ‘Nestor’s Palace’ painted floors in Pylos, Greece”
The seal stone of Pylos: a miracle of technology and art that ‘shouldn’t be there’ (15th century B.C.)
In this article we present a summary of information on one of the most intriguing Archeological finds, the seal stone of Pylos. Continue reading “The seal stone of Pylos: a miracle of technology and art that ‘shouldn’t be there’ (15th century B.C.)”
Keros Island, Greece; the earliest maritime sanctuary in the world and its magnificent finds
Archaeologists from the University of Cambridge, the Ephorate of the Cyclades and the Cyprus Institute have completed their four-year programme of excavations at the settlement adjoining the prehistoric sanctuary on Keros in the Cycladic Islands of Greece, the earliest maritime sanctuary in the world (2750-2240BC). Continue reading “Keros Island, Greece; the earliest maritime sanctuary in the world and its magnificent finds”
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