Untouched tomb to unravel secrets of Cyprus’s past

Greek archaeologists uncover ancient austerity

Laminated linen protected Alexander the Great

Ancient Pompeii ruins hit Google Street View

A good review from The Washington Post of “The Poison King,” a biography of first century BC ruler King Mithridates VI of Pontus: The potentate of potions

The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates, Rome’s Deadliest Enemy by Adrienne Mayor is available from Amazon. (And I want to read it!)

“Ancient Roman writing tablets suggest public officials were involved in expenses scandals 2,000 years ago.”

Sardinians unlock 'sardonic grin'

And now, a few 4th century Greek jokes

The Dead Parrot sketch:

 

Colossus of Rhodes to be rebuilt as giant light sculpture

Ancient Amazon cities found; were vast urban network

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