In a time and place that offered few career opportunities for women, the job of the priestess of Apollo at the Oracle of Delphi stands out. Her position was at the centre of one of the most powerful religious...
Recent research shows that ancient Greeks had used a primitive type of lifting machine to move heavy stones before they began using cranes 2,500 years ago, according to the website Gizmodo.
He was the swift-footed Achilles, the greatest warrior of the Trojan War, a semi-divine hero whose very name was synonymous with speed and power. And yet, for centuries, the smart brilliance of an ancient Greek philosopher has left him...
Ever found yourself scratching your head, wondering if aside from legendary philosophers and epic poets there were also any "tech gurus" in ancient Greece? When the conversation turns to Greek scientific minds, one might think of figures like Archimedes...
The beloved souvlaki has been around since ancient times. Archaeologists have found skewers dating back to the Bronze Age, and recent research looks at the functioning of early grills. In particular, "souvlaki trays" have been discovered dating all the...
Throughout history, and since the first exchanges between India and ancient Greece, Greeks have been captivated by the intriguing stories of the mysterious gymnosophists of India or the "naked philosophers."
These philosophers became infamous for their austere and ascetic lifestyle...
For the Ancient Greeks, virtue was regarded as the highest quality a person could possess, and living virtuously was considered the ultimate goal of life.
Virtue was not merely a philosophical concept but a moral guide to be followed. Living...
The ancient relationship between Greece and Egypt was not limited to Alexander the Great, Cleopatra, or the Ptolemaic dynasty. It was a much older and more complex story of merchants and soldiers, gods and myths, royal courts and artistic...
It turns out that one of the most intriguing stories of Alexander the Great and his time in Cyprus is simply fake ancient news. Even more surprising is how this story evolved. It truly reveals something about the dynamics...
Venice is a city whose history conjures up all sorts of images, memories and feelings, but how many of us think of Greece when we talk about Venice?
Gondolas cutting through water, the impossible beauty of St. Mark's Square, maybe...
