The life expectancy of ancient Greeks has been a subject of controversy among historians. But what was their actual lifespan?

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The cemetery provides key clues about how the region transitioned into the great Ancient Egyptian civilization.

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to Ancient Greece.

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The answer, it turns out, traces back 3,000 to 4,000 years, to the ancient Babylonian festival ... origin of the feast was the creation of the world by the god Marduk. According to the myth ...