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Konstantine PanegyresThe Conversation |
Some of the ancients were obsessed with living beyond 100. Here’s how they thought they could do it.
The oldest known writing dates to around 5000 BCE. It origins are mysterious.
The ancient Greeks had a reputation for holding wild parties. But that’s not the only way to party like an ancient Greek.
The ancient Greeks and Romans understood that “whoever has money sails with a fair breeze”.
They worried deeply about the impact climate change would have on us as individuals, and on broader society.
People in ancient times faked illnesses for all sorts of reasons. And in extreme cases, there might be a valid reason to lie.
Ancient writers, especially physicians, had plenty to say about genitals and their care.
Australians love a major sporting event and so did the ancient Greeks and Romans. And it wasn’t just the Olympics they flocked to.
Democracy has been with us since it was founded in Athens in the 6th century BCE. Like some of today’s voters, the ancient Greeks were also divided...
From exorbitant rents to an undersupply of affordable homes, ancient societies faced some familiar-sounding problems – with serious social...
Huge upheavals of the land and sea were facts of life in the ancient world, just as they are today.
The Greeks and Romans figured out music and exercise go hand in hand more than 2,000 years ago – long before science backed it.
Ready to ditch the dating apps? Try loitering outside a courthouse instead - it’s one of many tips the ancient Greeks and Romans had for finding love.
Ancient Greeks and Romans were well aware that a cost of living crisis can cause political strife. Here’s how they managed.
There’s nothing new about our modern obsession with playing and watching sports – they were popular in ancient Greek and Roman times too.
Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may raise eyebrows.
Imagine a summer holiday at a seaside resort, with days spent sunbathing, reading books, exploring nature and chatting with friends. Sounds like it...
When we read about the Greco-Roman world, we often hear the stories of famous and wealthy men and women. But the letters of ordinary people,...
The Roman writer Claudius Aelian (2nd–3rd century CE) tells us a curious story about a boy and a pet snake: A boy bought a small snake and reared...
The Greek philosopher Plutarch of Chaeronea (1st-2nd century AD) observed that our lives are divided between relaxation and exertion. For example,...
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