In the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome, the harpies were a group of animal-human hybrid monsters on par with other such mythological creatures...

In Ancient Greece, gyms—known as gymnasia—were spaces where the core of what it meant to be a Greek man was forged, defined by olive oil, dust,...

The ancient people of Mount Athos, Greece probably owed their longevity to bizarre eating habits such as snake-eating. Legends, myths, mystical...

The Pillars of Hercules, also known as the Pillars of Heracles, are a geographical feature mentioned frequently in ancient Greek texts. They are most...

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...

Minoan Genii are mythological creatures that reflect the influence of Egyptian deities, offering a striking example of how Eastern Mediterranean...

Archestratus, an ancient Greek poet and philosopher in the mid 4th century BCE from Sicily, is often referred to as the Father of Gastronomy.

Advertising and marketing flourished in ancient Greece and Rome. Although they lacked the sophistication of modern advertising campaigns, there were...

We often view Ancient Greek love spells through a highly idealized lens, imagining them as quaint or poetic expressions of desire rather than...

The islands of Koufonisia have often been described as the hidden paradise of Greece and they remain a top destination for both Greek and foreign...