The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus is famous for his teaching that “Pleasure is the principle and end to a happy life,” and for his...

The ancient Greek statue of Apoxyomenos, also known as the “Croatian Apoxiomenos,” is a remarkable ancient Greek bronze statue depicting...

Leucippus, the ancient Greek philosopher and father of atomic theory, astonishingly formulated the concept of the great cosmogenic explosion, now...

The ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers of the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, and traveling. He...

Many ancient Greek philosophers dreamed up paradoxes and puzzles to prove their worldviews and theories, but one ancient thinker stands out above the...

Listening to birds benefits our mental health, leading to less stress and paranoia. Birdsongs have inspired poets and lovers, becoming one of the...

Archaeologists have unearthed a small white marble statue of Hercules from ancient Rome in Montaione, a municipality in the province of Florence,...

The ancient Greeks and Romans revered their athletes as heroes to such an extent that the sweat and grime that accumulated on their bodies during...

Herodes Atticus’ projects left a lasting mark on the 2nd century AD, shaping the cultural and architectural landscape of Greece. The ancient...

Nikos Kazantzakis is for many the best Greek writer of the 20th century and his books have been translated more than any of his contemporaries.