Greek discovery of Iceland

Ancient Greeks in the Arctic: The Voyage of Pytheas

Pytheas' journey is a tale of exploration, blending curiosity, scientific inquiry, and the relentless drive to push the boundaries of human knowledge. His voyage not only expanded Greek understanding of the world but also challenged the perceptions of his...

Greek Discovery of Iceland Supported by Linguistic Evidence

The Greek discovery of Iceland more than one thousand years prior to the Vikings is supported by evidence published in The Housman Society Journal. Based on an essentially linguistic hypothesis of his own inspiration, Dr. Andrew Charles Breeze pens the...

The Mysterious Island of Thule in Greek Mythology

Most mythological places in ancient Greek records are to be found somewhere around the Mediterranean. However, one location from Greek mythology is quite different. This is the island of Thule. According to ancient Greek records, the legendary island of Thule...