The island of Chios has been a Greek island for thousands of years. Even today, it is still a popular destination within the Greek world. That being...
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The ancient Greeks did not just have legends about their own nation. They also had legends pertaining to surrounding states. One of the most prominent nearby civilizations was that of Egypt. A particularly fascinating Greek legend about the Egyptians relates to King Sesostris. What did he supposedly do, and was he a real person? Who […]
The island of Chios has been a Greek island for thousands of years. Even today, it is still a popular destination within the Greek world. That being...
By Dimitris Aristopoulos Occasionally, there is discussion about how democratic Western governments truly are. Are they the type of democracy with...
All humans face various tough tests in their lifetime, as the Qur'an states: "We shall certainly test (all of) you with fear and hunger, and loss of...
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Monday announced the discovery of 33 archaeological tombs, dating back to the Late Period of...
For the ancient Greeks, Aphrodite was about so much more than love and beauty. In an overarching way, she was the goddess of consensus, as in any...
Ancient Greeks spent much of their time playing board games practically on a daily basis. They were a beloved part of ancient Greek culture. In fact,...
Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as...
Commentary by Steve Effros This one’s not hard to write. I’ve been telling you about what was likely to come out of the Courts regarding...
At least once a day, the hum of every fan, air conditioner and fridge across Egypt goes quiet. The lights go out and an expletive is muttered or...
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced Wednesday that a sudden technical malfunction at a gas field in a “neighboring country” has led...