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Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Roots of Feta, The Oldest Cheese in Recorded History
Feta is the soft white “king” of Greek cheeses, renowned around the world. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times as the first mention of the famous cheese is as old as Homer's Odyssey. In fact, it's...
Archaeology
Stone Age Tools on Crete Show Man Sailed the Mediterranean 130,000 Years Ago
Stone age tool finds on Crete in 2010 indicate that man traveled the Mediterranean 130,000 years ago, and not 10,000 years ago as originally believed, according to Science magazine.
Ancient Greece
Would You Be Considered Beautiful in Ancient Greece?
Who, exactly, was considered beautiful in ancient Greece? Were their beauty standards much different from our own?
Ancient Greece
How Does Odysseus’ Bow Fare Against Modern Weapons?
Odysseus' bow has been famous ever since Homer's Odyssey told the tale of how the returning hero strung it after no other man could.
Ancient Greece
Lamia, the Man-devouring Goddess of Greek Mythology
Lamia, one of the lesser-known demons in Greek mythology, is a bit of a shapeshifter, known as a man-eating monster.
Ancient Greece
What the Greek Classics Tell Us About Grief and Mourning the Dead
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Through the Greek classics, the true meaning of life can be explored by humanity and all the experiences that come with it.
By: Joel Christensen
As the coronavirus pandemic hit New York in March of 2020, the death toll quickly went...
Ancient Greece
Did the Ancient Greeks See Blue Like We Do?
Linguists and experts in the ancient world have long been puzzled by the absence of a distinct word for the color in Ancient Greek.
Ancient Greece
Four Ancient Greek Mysteries Which Spark Controversy To This Day
Ancient Greece is known across the globe for its vast contributions to the very foundations of our modern world.
Western ideals, sometimes taken for granted, such as Democratic rule and that which is today recognized as basic human rights—freedom of...
Ancient Greece
Odyssey: Homer’s Epic Poem Is the World’s Most Influential Story
Homer's Odyssey, ancient Greece's most well-known epic poem, is officially the most influential story to have shaped the entire world.
Ancient Greece
Corfu, Homer’s Odyssey and Odysseus’ Petrified Ship
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Odysseus' ship, which took him home from Corfu to Ithaka, turned to rock according to legend. Where might Odysseus have washed ashore in Corfu during his Odyssey?
By Mike Millard
Long before moving to Corfu, when I was a child growing...