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Arts & Culture

The secret to living a longer, healthier life – according to the ancients

The Ancient Greeks and Romans had a lot to say about longevity and good health – some of it remains true today

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The archaeology of olive oil in the ancient world

Olive oil is liquid gold. It’s been precious to humans for almost eight thousand years – used in everything from birth to death

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Ancient teens were full of existential angst too

What you’re going to do with your life is one of the big questions young people grapple with. But rest assured, some of history’s greats went through it too

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Beauty, wine and death in the ancient world

A new exhibition gives insights into the hidden lives of women, children, slaves and artisans of the ancient Graeco-Roman world

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How do you crack the code to a lost ancient script?

The decipherment of Linear B, the earliest form of Greek, was a history changing achievement, but decoding the older Linear A would open a new window on the origins of European culture

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Finding the Hidden Hellenism in Melbourne

Take a tour through Melbourne with a Greek lens and discover the rich Hellenic influences that shape the city

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Under the Microscope

Growing up Greek in Australia

Award-winning Australian historian Professor Joy Damousi shines a light on the immigrant experience for refugees of a bygone era