Ancient Greek homes were built around a courtyard ... A Greek woman wore a long tunic called a chiton. Over this, she wore a cloak draped from her shoulders, called a himation.

Among the Kore statues displayed at the Acropolis Museum one in particular stands out for its beauty: Kore number 670.

The discovery of Alexander the Great’s sacred chiton not only adds another piece to the archaeological puzzle of Vergina ... the ancient capital of the Macedonian… Persian Gold Coins Used to Pay ...

Among the many perks that came with being an ancient Macedonian king was the exclusive right to dress in purple, and Alexander the Great certainly made the most of this royal entitlement. The ...