How the Ancient Greeks Invented the Anchors for Boats
How the Ancient Greeks Invented the Anchors for Boats How the Ancient Greeks Invented the Anchors for Boats. Credit: Hellenic Navy The origin of the sea anchor as we know it today can be found in Ancient Greece and specifically around 592 BC. As sea people, ancient Greeks used to take long journeys, and they […]
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A Lesson in Immigration Policy from the Cradle of Democracy
A Lesson in Immigration Policy from the Cradle of Democracy Ancient Athens practically invented Western culture, but xenophobia led to the collapse of the Empire. Credit: Public Domain Of all the ancient Greek cities, Athens was the most prominent. It was there that the main thinkers, philosophers, and authors who contributed to the development of […]
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The Story of Cheesecake Starts in Ancient Greece
The Story of Cheesecake Starts in Ancient Greece Cheesecake was invented in ancient Greece and served to athletes at the first Olympic games. Credit: Public Domain Cheesecake is one of the most recognizable and popular desserts. You may assume its origins trace back to France or possibly Italy, as the fluffy cream cheesecake has become […]
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Don’t Tell the Italians—It was Greeks Who Invented Pizza
Don’t Tell the Italians—It was Greeks Who Invented Pizza Credit: igorovsyannykov, CC0/Wikimedia Commons When we hear the word pizza, our minds travel first to the delicious flat bread that comes out of the oven topped with melted cheese and other delicious ingredients. The food is also indelibly linked in popular culture to the country of […]
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Severed Limbs and Wooden Feet: How Ancients Invented Prosthetics
Severed Limbs and Wooden Feet: How Ancients Invented Prosthetics A physician giving medicine to a sick man in bed while another is having his leg amputated. There are many records of ancient prosthetics from Greece. Credit: Wikipedia/Wellcome Images/CC-BY-4.0 An early mention of an ancient prosthetic comes from the Greek historian Herodotus, who tells the story […]
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How Ancient Greeks Invented the Modern World
How Ancient Greeks Invented the Modern World Fragment of the Antikythera mechanism. The world’s first computer was used to predict ancient astronomical events. Credit: Marsyas/Wikimedia Commons/CC BY 2.5 Many modern inventions like computers and washing machines actually have their origins in ancient times. By Zena Kamash True innovation is hard to find, as few things […]
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Mediterranean Diet Invented by Ancient Greeks, Study Reveals
Mediterranean Diet Invented by Ancient Greeks, Study Reveals The Mediterranean diet is among the most healthy in the world. Photo Credit: Anastasios Papapostolou/Greek Reporter Ancient Greek doctors invented the renowned Mediterranean diet, as Hippocratic physicians prescribed healthy diets and used rich flavors in food in order to treat their patients, a study from the University […]
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Mediterranean Diet Invented by Ancient Greeks, Study Says
Mediterranean Diet Invented by Ancient Greeks, Study Says The Mediterranean diet is among the most healthy in the world. Photo Credit: Anastasios Papapostolou/Greek Reporter Ancient Greek doctors invented the renowned Mediterranean diet, as Hippocratic physicians prescribed healthy diets and used rich flavors in food in order to treat their patients, a study from the University […]
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Severed Limbs and Wooden Feet: How the Ancients Invented Prosthetics
Severed Limbs and Wooden Feet: How the Ancients Invented Prosthetics A physician giving medicine to a sick man in bed while another is having his leg amputated. There are many records of ancient prosthetics from Greece. Credit: Wikipedia/Wellcome Images/CC-BY-4.0 An early mention of an ancient prosthetic comes from the Greek historian Herodotus, who tells the […]
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