Read more about the article Study Suggests Mercenaries May Have Helped Ancient Greeks Turn The Tide Of War Against Carthaginians
Picture shows a mass grave from the battle of Himera in 409 BC, undated. Genomes from the remains reveal the genetic diversity of the soldiers. (University of Vienna/Newsflash)

Study Suggests Mercenaries May Have Helped Ancient Greeks Turn The Tide Of War Against Carthaginians

Researchers have discovered that mercenaries may have helped Greeks battle Carthaginians in Sicily over 2,500 years ago. DNA analysis of 54 bodies found in mass graves revealed that a decent…

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Read more about the article Archaeologists Discover Oldest Known Temple Dedicated To Greek Goddess Of Wisdom And War Athena
The excavations of the oldest archaic temple presumably dedicated to Athena on the acropolis of the Acropolis of Velia, in Italy. (Ministero della cultura/Newsflash)

Archaeologists Discover Oldest Known Temple Dedicated To Greek Goddess Of Wisdom And War Athena

Experts say they have discovered the oldest known temple dedicated to the Greek goddess of wisdom and war Athena, which contained painted ceramics, helmets, weapons and armour. The ancient temple,…

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