Pherecydes of Syros, a pioneering philosopher and tutor of Pythagoras, blended myth and metaphysics, shaping early Greek thought.

The Antikythera computer captured the ancient Greek passion for mathematics, and especially geometry, and science.

Science has already proven that sculptures from ancient Greece and Rome were often painted in warm colors, and now a Danish ...

According to Einstein’s theory of general relativity, gravitational waves warp spacetime. In the process, they could imprint ...

Some of the world’s oldest roadways are only memories now—but many have been preserved as historic monuments or improved to handle today’s traffic.

Delve into the ancient world and uncover the cultures, myths, histories and legacies of the civilisations that shaped it. At Kent you will develop new skills, and gain valuable experience ready for a ...

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