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The site was central to Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations. Consequently, its functions changed across those empires. Its institutional role […]

“Areopagus” Pronunciation: /ˌæriˈɒpəɡəs/ (air-ee-OP-uh-gus) Part of Speech: Noun (referring to an institution) Areopagus Council Definition (Historical and Political Context) The […]

Founded around 582 BC by Greek colonists from the nearby city of Gela. Located on a plateau overlooking the southern […]

“Archival Box” Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrˈkaɪvəl bɒks/ (ar-KY-vuhl BOKS) Part of Speech: Noun Archival Box Definition (Preservation and Curation Context) An archival […]

“Archive” Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrkaɪv/ (AHR-kyv) Part of Speech: Noun Archive Definition (Information Science and Historical Context) An archive is an organized […]

“Aegis” Pronunciation: /ˈiːdʒɪs/ (EE-jis) Part of Speech: Noun Aegis Definition (Mythological and Art Context) In Greek mythology, the Aegis is […]

“Aegina Treasure” Pronunciation: /iːˈdʒaɪnə ˈtrɛʒər/ (ee-JY-nuh TREZH-ur) Part of Speech: Noun Aegina Treasure Definition (Archaeological and Art History Context) The […]

“Aedicule” Pronunciation: /ˈiːdɪkjuːl/ (EE-dih-kyool) Part of Speech: Noun Aedicule Definition (Architectural Context) An aedicule is a small shrine or architectural […]

“Adze” Pronunciation: /ædz/ (ADZ) Part of Speech: Noun Adze Definition (Woodworking and Artifact Context) An adze is a specialized woodworking […]

“Roman Arch” Pronunciation: /ˈroʊmən ɑːrtʃ/ (ROH-muhn AHRCH) Part of Speech: Noun (referring to a specific architectural form) Roman Arch Definition […]

“Archaeozoology” Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrkioʊˌzuːˈɒlədʒi/ (ar-kee-oh-zoo-OL-uh-jee) Part of Speech: Noun Archaeozoology Definition (Archaeological Science Context) The scientific discipline that studies animal remains […]

“Archaeometry” Pronunciation: /ˌɑːrkioʊˈɒmɪtri/ (ar-kee-OM-ih-tree) Part of Speech: Noun Archaeometry Definition (Archaeological Science Context) The field dedicated to applying scientific techniques—drawn […]