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Percy Jackson: Three More Greek Gods to Come

After nine long years, Rick Riordan has announced a brand new series on Disney+ which he will help create as executive producer. Additionally, it will feature three new, big shot Greek gods. It was in 2004 that 20th Century Fox...

Alexander the Great’s Assassination and the Location of the Lost Tomb

Every time we hear of the historical name of Alexander the Great, we think of the greatest of the Greek conquerors who reigned over an empire where the sun never set. Some even believe that Alexander's very existence was...

The Top Five Craziest Greek Gods

As we count down the top five crazy Greek gods, many will wish to know who the absolute craziest is. But what should the criteria for crazy be exactly? This is difficult to say. Calling people crazy is sometimes insulting....

Hermes, the God of Thieves in Ancient Greece

In Greek mythology, Hermes is considered the messenger God, in charge of protecting travelers, thieves, and guide the souls to the Hades

Palindrome Inscription Found on Ancient Amulet in Cyprus

A team of Polish archeologists in Nea Paphos, Cyprus has recently unearthed a 1,500-year-old, two-sided amulet depicting a palindrome inscription written in ancient Greek. Palindromes are phrases that are read the same both forward and backwards. The amulet's 59-letter inscription reads: "ΙΑΕW...

Hermes of Praxiteles Statue a Timeless Symbol of Hellenism

The statue of Hermes and the Infant Dionysus was discovered on 1877 but its influential presence makes it a timeless piece of Hellenism.

Photo Exhibition of the ‘Bell Bearers’ of Eastern Macedonia Shows Ancient Greek Ritual

Melbourne will be getting a glimpse of an ancient Greek tradition from eastern Macedonia as the renowned photographer Nick Vavdinoudis will be presenting photos in his exhibit Faces+Masks. The exhibit is scheduled to be showcased at the Hellenic Museum...

'Promeithea': A Three-Day Event Brings Back the Ancient Greek Spirit [video]

Most visitors to Greece relate to its ancient past through monuments, museums, or, if they are really motivated, through books. Few, if any, are ever exposed to a real life display of faith in the twelve gods or ancient...

Free Flights to Athens For Passengers Dressed as Ancient Greek Gods

Blue Air is offering free flights on its Turin-Athens route for toga-clad passengers willing to dress like Greek gods. The Romanian carrier's official Facebook page states that free flights are being offered to the first fifty travelers who appear...

Ancient Greek Well Used For Hydromancy Discovered in Athens

The ancient Greek phrase "ΕΛΘΕ ΜΟΙ Ω ΠΑΙΑΝ ΦΕΡΩΝ ΤΟ ΜΑΝΤΕΙΟΝ ΑΛΗΘΕC" is written on the mouth of a well that came to light during the latest excavations of the German Archaeological Institute at the archaeological site of Kerameikos in Athens. The...