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Henry Miller and the ‘Light of Greece’
Henry Miller, one of the great American writers, was enamored with Greece and his favorite book he wrote is a travelogue of the country
Kea Island: The Unsung Jewel of the Cyclades
Kea, called Tzia by most Greeks, is the closest Cycladic island to the Greek capital city of Athens
Zenodotus of Ephesus: The First Librarian of Alexandria
Zenodotus of Ephesus was an ancient Greek scholar and the first librarian of the Library of Alexandria. He was also the first person in...
Is Greece the Modern Successor to the Roman Empire?
The fall of the Eastern Roman Empire in 1453 AD marked the end of one of history's greatest civilizations. In the centuries that followed,...
Eva Palmer Sikelianos: The American Who Lived Like an Ancient Greek
Eva Palmer Sikelianos was a prominent figure in the movement toward reviving ancient Greek artistic and cultural practices during the early twentieth century.
Sikelianos is...
Lasus of Hermione: The Poet Who Revolutionized Greek Music
At some point during the 6th century BC, a lyric poet named Lasus of Hermione was born in the region of Argolis in Greece....
Stunning Mosaic Floor Uncovered in Ancient Greek City of Side
An elaborate mosaic dating back to the 2nd century BC has been discovered in the ancient Greek city of Side in the southern province...
The Milesian School: Ancient Greece’s Pioneers of Philosophy
The Milesian School was a branch of pre-Socratic philosophy founded in the sixth century BC in the Asia Minor town of Miletus. It produced...
Empedocles: The Enigmatic Life of the Ancient Greek Philosopher
Empedocles was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher, as well as poet and politician, who left an indelible mark on Western thought. However, he is mostly...
The Ancient Greek Author Who Revolutionized Writing and History
Hellanicus of Lesbos was born around 480 BC on the Greek island of Lesbos. He was one of the earliest and most prolific Greek...