The Mysterious Dark Ages of Ancient Greece

Ancient Greece was a civilization full of activity. Right from as early as 1600 BC Greece was full of impressive buildings, signs of powerful kings, and a literate priestly class. However, this era of Greek history is separated from later history by a period of major importance: the Dark Ages. But what were the ancient […]

What Was the Minoan Calendar Like?

greekreporter.com - 26/Jan 11:02

The Minoans were a powerful but mysterious naval civilization in the Bronze Age Mediterranean. One of the things that makes them so mysterious is that...

Molon Lave: The Ancient Greek Phrase of Defiance Turned Global Marketing Tool

greekreporter.com - 29/Jan 08:25

It was in 480 BC during the second Persian invasion of Greece, when King Leonidas of Sparta ahead of the legendary Battle of Thermopylae responded by...

Grecia Salentina: Exploring Southern Italy’s Greek Community

greekreporter.com - 03/Feb 06:27

Nine villages in southern Italy collectively known as La Grecia Salentina (Salentine Greece) or, in the local dialect, Griko have maintained aspects...

Cleopatra, The Greek Queen of Ancient Egypt

greekreporter.com - 02/Feb 21:32

Cleopatra VII Philopater ruled over Ancient Egypt from 51 to 30 BC and was the last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt. After her death, the...

Who was Considered Greek in Ancient Greece?

greekreporter.com - 04/Feb 17:40

The issue of who was considered Greek during the era of ancient Greece has been a matter of broad scholarly debate for centuries. The question of who...

Aphrodite’s Throw: The Most Famous Gambling Game in Ancient Greece

greekreporter.com - 27/Jan 11:44

Gambling, one of the most common vices in the world, has a long history that dates all the way back to ancient Greece. Records of ancient Greeks...

Greece issues Santorini seismic activity warning

thestar.com.my - 02/Feb 08:53

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek authorities have advised people on the Aegean island of Santorini to shut schools on Monday, avoid two small ports and...

The Ten Oldest Inhabited Cities in Greece

greekreporter.com - 01/Feb 19:01

Many of the oldest inhabited cities in Greece are still standing against all odds. They have survived to this day to narrate the history of Ancient...