The daily life in Ancient Greece revolved around work, family, education, and religion, shaping a civilization that still ...

The Greek island of Crete, where some of the world's best olive oil is made, is home to one of the oldest olive trees that still bears fruit. The Olive Tree of Vouves is thought to be at least 2,000 ...

But, in reality, ancient Greeks and Romans embraced bold colors, which archaeologists call “polychromy.” Brightly hued paints ...

but also crushed olives to make olive oil. They used this for cooking, in oil lamps and cosmetics. Men and women usually ate separately in ancient Greece. Everyone ate with their fingers ...