Ancient Greece

A section of the Seikilos epitaph, the oldest surviving complete musical composition in the world

Q&A What is the oldest-known song?

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An undated portrait of Hypatia

My history hero: Hypatia (cAD 370–415) . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Showering, teeth brushing and donning underwear: the strange history of our daily routine

Saranda Kolones, Kato Pathos Archaeological Park

My favourite place: Cyprus

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Ancient cities and the Norman conquest . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

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Ancient thinkers and the history of madness . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A sack of red beans

Q&A Why do we say ‘spill the beans’?

A portrait of greek scientist Claudius Ptolemy

Books interview with Steven Weinberg: “The history of science can prevent us from making the mistakes of the past”

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The life of Keynes and a trip to Ancient Greece . This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.

A statue of Aphrodite

Christianity’s rocky relationship with sex

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Waking up with Plato: the history of our morning routine

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Q&A Why do we say ‘resting on your laurels’?

Photo of marble relief depicting Hippocrates

Why did Hippocrates eat earwax?

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In focus: Aesop and his fables

An ancient Greek gold coin

Q&A When were the first coins made?