Dr. Robert Barnes+FollowOdysseus’ Sanctuary Found IRL?!Myth just got real: archaeologists on Ithaca uncovered ancient inscriptions and relics that basically confirm a sanctuary dedicated to Odysseus himself! We’re talking coins, jewelry, and even a mini bronze bust of the hero—plus carved terraces and spots for offerings. Turns out, people have been honoring Odysseus here for thousands of years. Looks like Homer’s epic might have more truth than we thought! #Odysseus #AncientGreece #Archaeology #Religion261Share
Michael Butler+FollowAlexander’s BFF Got a Sun-Filled Tomb?!Did you know Alexander the Great’s bestie, Hephaestion, might have a tomb that lights up with sunlight every winter solstice? A new study says the massive Kasta monument in Greece was possibly built to flood with sunlight on December 21, symbolizing renewal and cosmic power. Some historians aren’t totally convinced, but if true, that’s some next-level friendship goals (and ancient engineering flex). Imagine your tomb designed to catch the perfect winter glow! #HistoryMystery #AncientGreece #AlexanderTheGreat #Culture40Share
frazierdanielle+FollowAlexander’s BFF’s Tomb Has a Sun SecretGet this: a massive tomb in Greece—possibly built for Alexander the Great’s bestie, Hephaestion—was designed so sunlight beams right into the burial chamber on the winter solstice. Archaeologists think this could’ve been for epic rituals about renewal and cosmic order. But not everyone’s convinced, since the ancient calendar was kinda messy and winter in Greece is super cloudy. Still, the idea that ancient architects pulled off this solar alignment is wild! #HistoryNerd #AncientGreece #AlexanderTheGreat #Science70Share
Roy Davis+FollowAlexander’s Dad? Not So Fast!Turns out that famous tomb in Greece, long thought to hold Alexander the Great’s dad, actually has the remains of a young woman and six infants! New research shows the man buried there was way too young to be Philip II, and the kids were added way later—probably during Roman times. The real Philip II? Still a mystery. History plot twist, anyone? #HistoryMystery #Archaeology #AlexanderTheGreat #AncientGreece #PlotTwist #Science00Share
Roy Davis+FollowAlexander’s Dad? Not in This Tomb!Turns out the famous Greek tomb thought to hold Alexander the Great’s dad, Philip II, actually has a younger man, a woman, and six babies! New research shows the man died decades before Philip II, and the babies were buried there centuries later, probably by locals reusing the tomb. The identities of the original pair are still a mystery, but they were definitely ancient VIPs. History plot twist, anyone? #HistoryMystery #AncientGreece #Archaeology #AlexanderTheGreat #PlotTwist #Science20Share
