His father used diplomacy, he conquered the world: How Alexander became the first great general
The opening of the royal palace of Aigai to the public in 2024 reignited global interest in the life and legacy of Alexander ...
How Alexander the Great redrew the map of the world
He conquered land across three continents, ruled over states from Egypt to modern-day India, and never lost a battle – before ...
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Battle of Raphia: How Did It Reshape Ancient Syria?
BCE, two titans of the Hellenistic world clashed in one of the ancient world’s largest battles to decide the fate of ...
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JetBlue Mosaic elite status: What it is and how to earn it
For some individuals who are airline free agents, it may not make sense to pursue elite status at all. This guide will evaluate JetBlue Mosaic status and explain how the status tiers work, how to earn ...
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Ancient Greek biblical inscription discovered in Byzantine-Era mosaic in Israel
Archaeologists have unveiled a remarkable Byzantine-era complex in Israel, featuring a vibrant mosaic floor with a Greek inscription from the Bible. The inscription, quoting Deuteronomy 28:6 ...
2 million stones, one masterpiece: How the House of the Faun's mosaic was crafted
The Alexander Mosaic, considered the most important mosaic of the Roman age, is a detailed piece of art measuring 583 by 325 centimeters.
Greek City Times18 天
Greek Biblical Inscription Found in Ancient Mosaic Floor Discovered in Israel
Notably, the mosaic includes a Greek biblical inscription from Deuteronomy: “Blessed are you when you come in and blessed are you when you go out.” Maayan Margulis and Shira Lifshitz cleaned the ...
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Origins of Alexander the Great Mosaic Revealed in First-of-its-Kind Analysis
according to a new analysis of Alexander the Great’s mosaic. While Alexander’s empire extended from Greece to present-day Pakistan, researchers found that the materials for this intricate artwork came ...
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Famous Alexander Mosaic found in Pompeii is made with 10-color tesserae from Italy, Greece ...
Greece, the Iberian Peninsula, and Tunisia. For instance, the white tesserae might derive from Carrara marble, while the green and black ones could originate from serpentinites and basalts either ...
Global Property Guide20 天
Greece's Residential Property Market Analysis 2025
In Greece's urban areas, house prices rose by 7.29% in Q3 2024 from a year earlier, following year-on-year increases of 9.24% in Q2 2024, 10.84% in Q1 2024, 12.58% in Q4 2023 and 13.28% in Q3 2023, ...
Smithsonian Magazine21 天
See the Greek Biblical Inscription Embedded in an Ancient Mosaic Floor Discovered in Israel
The structures include a winepress, a large warehouse and what may be a monastery boasting a colorful mosaic floor. The floor features a Greek inscription from Deuteronomy: “Blessed are you when ...
Greek City Times22 天
Byzantine-Era Monastery with Unique Greek Mosaic Discovered in Southern Israel
This 1,500-year-old site was found during excavations north of Kiryat Gat, roughly 35 miles south of Tel Aviv. Notably, the site includes a mosaic with an ancient Greek inscription from the Book of ...