Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. From the 15th to the 12th Century BCE, Greece’s Mycenaean ...
The Dendra armor, one of the oldest suits of bronze armor ever found, had been considered a purely ceremonial piece. It seemed impossible to use in battle due to its cumbersome design. It took over a ...
Scientists have obtained genetic material from the ancient Minoans and Mycenaeans, who lived three to five thousand years ago.
Excavations in the Peloponnesian village of Iklaina are yielding rich insights into the lives of the Mycenaean civilization’s general population. An archaeologist carefully uncovers a pottery fragment ...
The vibrant period of Ancient Greek civilization from 1200 BCE to 323 BCE gave us exceptional achievements that we continue to benefit from today. It was a long stretch of time that spanned from the ...
The soldiers fought in replicas of a suit of armor found near the ancient site of Mycenae in Greece. Andreas Flouris and Marija Marković / PLOS ONE For decades, archaeologists have wondered whether a ...