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Was the Trojan Horse an Actual Wooden Horse?
The story of the Trojan Horse is one of the most famous stories in Greek mythology. It is part of the climax of the...
The History of Horses in Ancient Greece
Horses in Ancient Greece have always held particular significance, and they played an almost mythological role in its history. The ancient Greeks looked upon...
Centauridae, the Half-Women, Half-Horses of Greek Mythology
The Centauridae, or Centauresses, were fantastic creatures from ancient Greek mythology blending women and horses, much like the Centaurs, who had the torsos of...
The Greek Origins of Saint Mark’s Horses in Venice
Attributed to ancient Greek sculptor Lysippos, the exquisite bronze horses adorning the basilica of Saint Mark in Venice have their own fascinating story to tell.
The Miniature Therapy Horses of Greece
There are just 27 adorable miniature therapy horses in the entire world; six of them are in Greece, just off a quiet road in...
New Evidence for Horseback Riding Dates Back 5,000 Years
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of the earliest known instance of horseback riding. This evidence, which would change history, was found in human remains that...
Horse Found Alive Under Rubble 21 Days after Turkey Earthquake
Twenty-one days after the devasting earthquake in Turkey, a horse was found alive in the rubble of a building in the city of Adiyaman.
A...
Horse Diving Was a Real Thing
Horse diving is something that many people have never heard of. From the late 1800s to the end of World War II, this strange...
Miniature Horses on Rhodes Threatened by Extinction
A unique breed of only eleven miniature horses, known as the Rhodian Pony, found only on the island of Rhodes, is threatened by extinction.
Efforts to...
Giant Trojan Horse Breaks Guinness World Record
A cardboard imitation of the Trojan horse from Homer's Odyssey broke the Guinness World Record for the world's largest cardboard sculpture.