More than 50.000 Greek words in English language
Greek is undoubtedly a language of special importance that has been used for centuries to express and refine philosophical and…
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Aspirin discovered during experiment with waste product
Friedrich Bayer was born in 1825, the only son in a family of six children. His father was a weaver…
Things you never knew about Bristol
From a monkey skeleton, hidden treasure and a pub on wheels to disobedient gardeners, blankets and a Methodist…
Fish and chips 'threatened by climate change'
Marine experts from Exeter and Bristol universities have warned that supplies of some native British fish species may…
Aesop's Fables: Tales and videos
Aesop, (Greek:Αἴσωπος, 620–564 BCE), was an Ancient Greek fabulist or story teller credited with a number of fables…
The Naming of the Days in English, Latin and Greek
We speak the names of the gods on a daily basis and most people do not even realise…
What Ancient Greek Music Sounded Like
The music of ancient Greece, unheard for thousands of years, is being brought back to life by Armand D'Angour, a…
The Latin alphabet derives from Greek Chalcidian
The Greeks were the first Europeans to learn to write with an alphabet, and from them alphabetic writing spread to…
Minoans have been to America before Columbus
Sounds unbelievable, but may be true. Numerous findings seem to concede that the Minoans were keen navigators who…
