The famous conqueror’s burial location remains a mystery, but new research claims that material found in one of the iconic ...

Among the Kore statues displayed at the Acropolis Museum one in particular stands out for its beauty: Kore number 670.

Among the many perks that came with being an ancient Macedonian king was the exclusive right to dress in purple, and Alexander the Great certainly made the most of this royal entitlement. The ...

A Greek researcher says a piece of purple-and-white fabric discovered decades ago in a tomb in northern Greece may have belonged to Alexander. Others disagree.

Image caption, Ancient Greek ruins of the Temple of Apollo and ... A Greek woman wore a long tunic called a chiton. This was made from a piece of cotton or linen. Over this, she wore a cloak ...

ancient history, and Greek and Latin. Use the links in this paragraph or at the left-hand side of the page to find out more about our curriculum, majoring or minoring in Classical Studies, our ...

Featuring our narrator Kenny Curtis (a 30-year veteran in kids radio) and the Oracle of Wifi (played by Tori Kerr), who breaks in with facts and tidbits on Ancient Greek history and culture.

Carl Sagan explained the thought process of the ancient Greek scientist Eratosthenes, who determined the circumference of the Earth.

A few years ago, at the start of a European vacation, I asked family members for a scheduling concession − a stop at Château de Malmaison between our Paris arrival and hotel check-in.

Professors in the Department of Classical Studies are experts in the wide-ranging aspects of Greek and Roman cultures. Work closely with faculty on research projects and receive personalized guidance ...