Seuthes III Tag

Gold Tripartite Vessel from the Valchitran Treasure. About 1500-1000 BCE. Sofia, National Archaeological Institute with Museum, 3203. Photo: Getty Villa Museum.

November 28, 2024

Ancient Thrace Comes to the Getty Villa Museum

Was peppermint actually found in ancient Egyptian pyramids? Retailers of peppermint products like to say so. What’s the truth, and where did this factoid come from?