Tag: ancient history

 

"A just-deciphered ancient Greek poem discovered in Egypt deifies Poppaea Sabina, the wife of the infamous Roman emperor Nero."

Above: Coins depicting Nero and Poppaea Sabina. Photo © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. http://www.cngcoins.com under License. Photo source: Wikimedia Commons

Dictionary of ancient Akkadian provides glimpse into civilization’s cradle