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Necromancy in ancient Greece referred to calling up the souls of the dead to consult with them for oracular purposes.

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The ancient Greeks and Romans built astonishing monuments like the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Hanging Gardens of ...

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A practical 48-hour guide to Athens, covering where to eat, drink, stay, and what to see before heading to the Greek islands.

Across the globe, a race is under way to crack some of the last mysterious forms of writing that have never been translated.