Crossroads Roundup: Exciting Discoveries in Greece, a Mysterious Animal Burial, and the Story of King James I & George Villiers

Our favorite stories on art, archaeology, folklore, and more from this past week.

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And now, onto the news:

Two exciting discoveries were announced this week in Greece:

© Greek Ministry of Culture

First, I enjoyed this story on the discovery of a Mycenaean refuge on Mount Ellanio, the tallest peak on the island of Aegina. Near the summit of Mount Ellanio is the 4th century Temple of Zeus Hellanios, as well as a 13th century Byzantine church. The newly discovered Mycenaean building stands at 4.5 by 3 meters, or about 15 by 10 feet.