Ancient Greek is the language that was spoken in the broader Greek world approximately from the 9th century BC to the 4th century AD. It should be...

Agesilaus II, born disabled and considered to be the greatest king of Sparta and the first to go on campaign in Asia against the Persians, is the...

Pyrrhus of Epirus (319/318–272 BC) was an ancient Greek general and statesman, widely regarded by his contemporaries and modern historians alike as...

We all know our own astrological sign. However, you might not have known that the origins of astrology link back to ancient Greek mythology, with...

Sparta is one of the most famous ancient Greek city-states of all time. It has featured in numerous myths and legends from Greek mythology, as well as...

Modern English, and indeed many languages, borrow a plethora of words from ancient Greek. One particularly interesting word is “lesbian”,...

Ancient Greek fashion is a fascinating look into the everyday lives of Greeks from thousands of years ago, and influences catwalks today.

Ancient Greece was a culturally rich place, full of fascinating religious rituals and festivals that sometimes were even secret. However, very few...

Steeped in the mystique of millennia-old traditions and nestled amidst the bustling streets of Puri, Odisha, the Jagannath Temple stands as a...

Steeped in the mystique of millennia-old traditions and nestled amidst the bustling streets of Puri, Odisha, the Jagannath Temple stands as a...