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Ivory pyxis, cosmetics vase, with relief representation of sphinxes. From the grave good in the princely tomb of Megalo Kastelli hill, Thebes, 13th c. BC.

In 417 BC Athens, honey was the primary sweetener used by all classes, not just the elite. While symposiums featured fine food, the focus remained on wine and philosophical debate. A sweet indulgence, but hardly a luxury trade.

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🧲 Bronze Age Greeks wore rings made from IRON THAT FELL FROM SPACE Researchers tested 91 ancient iron objects from elite tombs in Greece and Crete using X-ray fluorescence. Most were ordinary smelted iron. But 10 signet rings contained high nickel levels - a telltale sign of meteoritic iron […]

The Abduction of Persephone (go.tlnw.uk)

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The penultimate silver coin in Art Mint's impressive 'Seven Ancient Civilisations' series showcases the Greeks - AgAuNEWS (agaunews.com)

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