The Roman conquest of Greece is an integral part of the long and rich history of this proud nation. However, people mostly focus on the periods before or after this crucial moment, neglecting the importance and long-lasting consequences of...
Few figures in Ancient Greek literature have been as consequential and enigmatic as Apollonius of Rhodes.
Born around 295 BC, this poet of the Hellenistic period was, above all, a scholar who dared to change epics significantly, generating works that...
The three main architectural styles used for temples and other formal public buildings in ancient Greece were the Doric, Ionic and Corinthian classical orders.
The three orders were first described by Roman architect and engineer Vitruvius, known for his multi-volume...
The recent Olympics controversy surrounding the Feast of the Gods and the Last Supper has renewed interest in divine dinners. These celestial suppers symbolize divine intervention, covenant-making, and the intertwining of gods with the mortals.
Despite their vast differences...
Alepotrypa Cave, located in the Peloponnese in Greece, is home to one of the largest Neolithic burial sites in Europe.
Located in the rugged area of Mani, the cave is part of the Caves of Diros complex. It was inhabited...
In modern times, when we hear the name Hermione, we likely think of Hermione Granger, the witch from J.K. Rowling’s popular book series Harry Potter, or perhaps the character in Shakespeare’s play The Winter's Tale. Few people realize that...
In December 2022, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in Fayoum, Egypt – a monumental funerary building dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, along with several stunning Greek mummy portraits.
The discovery marked the first time in over 110...
Ancient Greece had some famous priestesses who played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the time. The Greeks had established a society that was primarily patriarchal, where women were often relegated to the domestic sphere...
