Tag: Greek

Tired of changing dirty diapers? The ancient Greeks had the answer: This late-fifth-century B.C. wine jug, found in Athens and now in the British Museum, shows a baby on a potty. The toilet training device is a deep bowl in which the child sits with legs dangling out of two holes. The baby waves a r...

The Hellenistic Era was a time of great cultural and intellectual exchange. Greek ideas and customs were adopted by peoples throughout the region, and this led to a new and vibrant hybrid culture. One of the most significant impacts of the Hellenistic Era on biblical times was the spread of Greek l...