The Minoan culture was the first highly complex society on modern European soil, with palaces, writing, stunning art – and even flushing toilets. The article explores how this pioneering European civilization influenced western culture and how Minoan culture has been reconstructed and re-imagined in museum displays and modern representations.
DeepMind introduces Ithaca, a deep neural network that can restore damaged ancient Greek inscriptions, identify their original location, and help establish their creation date, collaborating with historians to advance understanding of ancient history.
This article explores the construction and evolution of ancient Greek temples, highlighting the three classical column styles – Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian – noting that Corinthian columns originated in Roman civilization. It details the progression from early mud brick structures to the enduring stone temples, exemplified by sites like Temple C in Selinus, Sicily, and the Temple of Apollo at Didyma, Turkey. The piece emphasizes the Greeks’ innovative use of columns, often inspired by sacred forests, and references related content showcasing reconstructions and replicas of ancient Greek
