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Theodoros

Theodoros Karasavvas, J.D.-M.A.  has a cum laude degree in Law from the University of Athens, a Masters Degree in Legal History from the University of Pisa, and a First Certificate in English from Cambridge University. When called upon to do so, he can explain in Greek, French, Italian, and English. Sleep-deprived and addicted to hot chocolate, he has a passion for writing and reading about different historical periods, focusing mostly on ancient Greek History, the Byzantine Empire, European History and 20th century history. His work has been published to various online media such as Ozy, Gizmodo, Today I Found Out  and History and Headlines . 

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Ancient Skulls Found in China Could Belong to an Unidentified Human Species
6 March, 2017 - 13:46 Theodoros Karasavvas

Ancient Skulls Found in China Could Belong to an Unidentified Human Species

A team of scientists has discovered two partial human skulls in central China that could possibly belong to an unspecified archaic human species. The skulls are 105,000 to 125,000 years old, and they...
After 20 Years, Amateur Metal Detecting Friends Find the Oldest Iron Age Gold Jewelry in Britain
2 March, 2017 - 01:54 Theodoros Karasavvas

After 20 Years, Amateur Metal Detecting Friends Find the Oldest Iron Age Gold Jewelry in Britain

Two amateur treasure seekers have unearthed extremely valuable jewelry which is speculated to be the oldest Iron Age gold ever discovered in England. The four torcs – three necklaces and one bracelet...
The road - complete with skeletons.
1 March, 2017 - 02:07 Theodoros Karasavvas

Big Mac with a Slice of History: McDonalds Creates Transparent Floor Above Ancient Roman Road

A brand-new McDonald's restaurant opened in Italy last month, with one added extra that wasn't on the original menu: an ancient Roman road, complete with three skeletons. The existence of the road,...
The excavation site at Mariana, Corsica.
28 February, 2017 - 22:40 Theodoros Karasavvas

Mysterious Sanctuary Linked to Mithraism Found on French Island

An ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god Mithra was excavated in Lucciana on east coast of Corsica. The site was excavated by France’s National Institute for Preventative Archaeology (INRAP) in...
Photo by Leo Von Klenze. A romantic idealized reconstruction of the Acropolis of Athens.
28 February, 2017 - 14:01 Theodoros Karasavvas

Cleisthenes, Father of Democracy, Invented a Form of Government that Has Endured for Over 2,500 Years

Ancient Athens is best remembered for giving birth to the first democracy in history, a course of action that took many years and several leaders to develop. One of the most prominent figures of that...
The newly-discovered jewel with 30 hieroglyphs on its back, a private message seen mostly by the king who wore it.
26 February, 2017 - 23:19 Theodoros Karasavvas

Impressively Large Jade Pendant with Unique Inscription Discovered in Belize

A group of archaeologists have discovered in Belize a large, carved jade pendant that once belonged to an ancient Maya king, inscribed with a historical text delineating its first owner. The newly...
Puzzling Stone Age Labyrinth Discovered in Denmark, What Was It Used For?
22 February, 2017 - 22:52 Theodoros Karasavvas

Puzzling Stone Age Labyrinth Discovered in Denmark, What Was It Used For?

A team of archaeologists have recently uncovered a large, puzzling labyrinth from the Neolithic period in Denmark. Some researchers suggest that it could have been used as an ancient sun worship site...
Enormous Skull Found in Alaska May Belong to the Legendary King Bear of Inuit Mythology
21 February, 2017 - 22:40 Theodoros Karasavvas

Enormous Skull Found in Alaska May Belong to the Legendary King Bear of Inuit Mythology

An enormous, elongated polar bear skull emerged in 2014 from an eroding archaeological site southwest of Utqiaġvik in Alaska. Experts claim that it is quite different from most modern polar bear...
Construction Site in Scotland Yields 3,000-Year-Old Bronze Sword and Golden Spearhead
20 February, 2017 - 22:49 Theodoros Karasavvas

Construction Site in Scotland Yields 3,000-Year-Old Bronze Sword and Golden Spearhead

A precious hoard of amazing ancient artifacts, including a bronze sword and a rare gold-decorated spearhead have been found in Scotland. From preliminary examination, archaeologists estimate that the...
Face of a Pictish Male Who was Violently Murdered 1,400-Years-Ago is Reconstructed in Incredible Detail
19 February, 2017 - 22:57 Theodoros Karasavvas

Face of a Pictish Male Who was Violently Murdered 1,400-Years-Ago is Reconstructed in Incredible Detail

A team of Archaeologists excavating a cave in the Highlands of Scotland, were amazed to discover a superbly preserved skeleton of a Pictish man at the entrance. With the help of technology,...
Phryne, The Ancient Greek Prostitute Who Flashed Her Way to Freedom
18 February, 2017 - 13:58 Theodoros Karasavvas

Phryne, The Ancient Greek Prostitute Who Flashed Her Way to Freedom

Phryne the Thespian was a famed courtesan of Athens, better known for the court case she won by baring her breasts. Her actual name was Mnesarete but people referred to her as Phryne (“toad”) because...
How Was This 7,000-Year-Old Mysterious Artifact Carved from Granite Without Metal Tools?
16 February, 2017 - 01:56 Theodoros Karasavvas

How Was This 7,000-Year-Old Mysterious Artifact Carved from Granite Without Metal Tools?

A strange bird-like statuette from around 5,000 BC has puzzled Greek archaeologists, who can’t explain what it depicts or what its origin is. The "7,000-year-old enigma," as they have labeled it, is...
Swiss Archaeologist Makes Surprise Discovery of Round Temples After Years of Excavating in Sudan
15 February, 2017 - 01:47 Theodoros Karasavvas

Swiss Archaeologist Makes Surprise Discovery of Round Temples After Years of Excavating in Sudan

A team of Swiss archaeologists have recently uncovered three temples in Sudan that could possibly help unlock some of the mysteries of ancient Africa, a debated topic that has long challenged experts...
A Pig in a Coffin, A Pregnant Goat, and a Dog That Died in Childbirth: What Were Bizarre Animal Remains Doing in an Anglo-Saxon Church?
12 February, 2017 - 23:00 Theodoros Karasavvas

A Pig in a Coffin, A Pregnant Goat, and a Dog That Died in Childbirth: What Were Bizarre Animal Remains Doing in an Anglo-Saxon Church?

A group of archaeologists carrying out a routine excavation at a Greek Orthodox church in Shropshire, England, made an extraordinary discovery on the final day of their dig – bizarre animal burials,...
After 60 Years, Archaeologists are Thrilled to Find a Twelfth Dead Sea Scroll Cave
9 February, 2017 - 22:56 Theodoros Karasavvas

After 60 Years, Archaeologists are Thrilled to Find a Twelfth Dead Sea Scroll Cave

A team of archaeologists from the Hebrew University were exploring a cave near the Dead Sea and claim that the cave once hosted Dead Sea Scrolls from the Second Temple period. Unluckily, the ancient...
Leaving an Impression: Footprints Left by Children Found in Ancient Capital of Ramesses II
8 February, 2017 - 23:02 Theodoros Karasavvas

Leaving an Impression: Footprints Left by Children Found in Ancient Capital of Ramesses II

A group of German archaeologists has discovered many Pharaonic features in Egypt's Nile Delta, including the remains of a building complex, a mortar pit with footprints left by children, and a...

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