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Ancient Greece
Was Golden Ratio the Ancient Greek Secret to Harmony?
Over the years, millions of people have explored ancient Greece's golden ratio, a magical number that has fascinated the minds of experts and amateurs alike for centuries.
At approximately 1.618, the golden ratio is not just an abstract figure of...
Ancient Greece
Trojan War: Unveiling the Truth About Warfare in Homer’s Iliad
The Iliad, composed by Homer in c. 650 BCE, is a cornerstone of ancient Greek literature and contains numerous descriptions of warfare. For many years, scholars argued that its portrayal of warfare in the Trojan War comes from accurately preserved...
Ancient Greece
When the Acropolis and Athens Were Burned by the Persians
In 480 BC, Persian forces led by King Xerxes I burned down the city of Athens, as well as the Acropolis, in what is called "the Persian Destruction of Athens."
The destruction of the great city took place during the...
Greece
Filiki Eteria: The Group That Sparked the Greek War of Independence
The Filiki Eteria (Φιλική Εταιρία), or the Society of Friends, as it was otherwise known, was founded on September 14, 1814 and played a crucial role in the uprising which led to the Greek War of Independence against the...
Archaeology
The Oldest Submerged Settlement in the Aegean Sea Dates Back 8,000 Years
The small islet of Agios Petros, north of Alonissos, Greece, is believed to be the oldest submerged settlement of the Aegean.
Founded around the end of the 7th millennium BC by a community of farmers, fishermen, and seafarers, Agios Petros...
Ancient Greece
How Boxing Became a Popular Sport in Ancient Greece
Boxing in ancient Greece originated as a very tough sport, much harder than professional boxing as we know it today.
Ancient Greece
Six Glorious Ancient Greeks Who Had an Inglorious End
Ancient Greek history is full of glorious men who have left an indelible mark through their military genius, courage, artistic greatness, political savviness, and exceptional statesmanship.
Their statues grace monuments, city squares, and government buildings. In their portraits, they gaze...
Greek Food
Mastiha of Chios, Greece’s ‘White Gold’
Mastiha, often referred to as the "Tears of Chios" or the "White Gold of Greece," is a product made exclusively on the Greek island of Chios. Since antiquity, this sticky resin, which seeps from the bark of mastic trees,...
Food
Carnival Delights: The Culinary Traditions of Greek Apokries
As the vibrant parades of the Greek Carnival, or "Apokries," flood the streets of the nation, this festive season brings with it a storm of culinary traditions that are as colorful and rich as the celebrations themselves.
Apokries marks the...
Greek News
What Was Ancient Greece Like During the Roman Empire?
For centuries, Greece dominated the Mediterranean in both cultural and political terms. However, it was eventually surpassed by Rome. Nonetheless, Greece did not disappear into obscurity in the Roman Empire. It continued to be a major player on the...