Greek Reporter

Pomegranate: From Ancient Greek Symbol to Modern Superfood

For thousands of years, the pomegranate has been an important food and medicine not only in Greece, but also in many other ...
Tasting Table on MSN

These 10 Everyday Ingredients Date Back To Ancient Times

Some common foods that we have in our pantries can be traced back to ancient times. Take a look at the deep history of our ...
Greek Reporter

Four Ancient Greek Mythological Beasts That Really Existed

Ancient Greek myths of dragons, krakens, and other legendary creatures were inspired by real animals and fossils alike.
Yale Environment 360

New discovery suggests opium use in ancient cultures, from Xerxes to King Tut

Examination of an ancient alabaster vase in the Yale Peabody Museum’s Babylonian Collection has revealed traces of opiates, providing the clearest evidence to date of broad opium use in ancient ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Since Ancient Times, Romans Have Gifted These Cream-Filled Treats to Their Sweethearts

Once a part of marriage proposals, maritozzi are making a comeback in Italy and around the world Michelle Tchea - Freelance writer In all its simplicity, the maritozzo is a soft bun filled with a ...
YourTango

Did The Color Blue Exist In Ancient Times? An Investigation

It’s hard to imagine a world without the color blue. What would come of the skies and the oceans? And what about people born with blue eyes? A TikTok account called Psychopoly raised the question of ...
The New York Times

Train Yourself to Always Show Up

Rabbi Brous is the founding and senior rabbi of Ikar, a Jewish community based in Los Angeles, and the author of “The Amen Effect.” A somewhat obscure text, about 2,000 years old, has been my unlikely ...