It was once believed that Shakespeare was intimately familiar with ancient Greek tragedies and romances. However, that theory has long been...
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Tourism was widespread in ancient Greece, largely driven by the major sporting events of the Panhellenic Games held at Olympia, Delphi, Isthmia, and Nemea. Thousands from all over Greece and the Greek world made the journey to such events, a journey that could take days. Modern calculations suggest that up to 50,000 people travelled to […]
It was once believed that Shakespeare was intimately familiar with ancient Greek tragedies and romances. However, that theory has long been...
Greece is at the epicenter of climate change and in 2024 the country not only witnessed its hottest recorded year ever, it also saw daily temperatures...
The highly anticipated film “Iparxo” (I Exist) featuring the life of Greek legendary singer Stelios Kazantzidis that hit movie theaters...
Explore how ancient texts and history intertwine to suggest a divine presence. Discover the clues that could affirm belief.
An international team of archaeologists determined the exact date of the destruction of the ancient Greek city of Scythopolis located in the modern...
The Ancient Theatre of Hephaistia on the island of Limnos (Lemnos), Greece, is a remarkable testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region....
Several Greek New Year customs are mainly celebrated with enthusiasm in rural Greece. Among these customs is the New Year’s ritual of Momogeroi,...
In ancient Greece people enjoyed chilled wine at social gatherings using a specially designed cooling pot called a psykter. The name comes from the...
From ancient Greece through Puritan New England, witches functioned as easy targets for cultural anxieties about gender, power, and mortality. By Joel...
The “gouri,” or Greek good luck charm, has proven to be a steadfast part of Greek culture since ancient times. With New Year celebrations...