Greek history
Ancient Greece
The Colossus of Rhodes: Six Facts About the Wonder of Ancient World
Most people today know of the Colossus of Rhodes as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, but there are many little-known facts about the masterpiece that may surprise you.
The ancient island of Rhodes, the kállistin (best)...
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Athletes Who Defined the Olympic Games
Ancient Greek Olympians left their mark on history, with many of their accomplishments recorded by the greatest historians of the times.
Ancient Greece
Change Makers: Women Who Loomed Large in Greek History
Women in Greek history have persevered, protected, challenged and led in many realms over the centuries, including religion and the arts.
Archaeology
Themistocles: The Brilliant Military Leader of the Battles of Salamis and Marathon
The life of the great Athenian general Themistocles is fairly well known, as the low-born leader was lauded even in his time for his brilliance in the battles against the Persians at Salamis and Marathon.
Ancient Greece
Underwater City of Heracleion, Egypt, and its Links to Ancient Greece
The Lost City Of Heracleion, which was once the largest port in Egypt, was discovered underwater after more than 2,000 years.
Greece
Istanbul vs. Constantinople: Why Both Words are Greek
Istanbul is a name that the Greeks actually gave to the city. "Istanbul" derives from the Greek phrase "Is tin poli," meaning "into the city."
Culture
Ten Greek Castles That Will Take Your Breath Away
Greek castles remind us of impressive stories from their epic past, some ranked among the best-preserved buildings in Europe.
Culture
The Fascinating History of Romaniote Jews in Greece’s Ioannina
“The Romaniote Jewish Community of Ioannina: A Journey Through Time and Two Nations” was the subject of a fascinating webinar recently.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greek Necropolis in Croatia Dates Back to Fourth Century AD
The gardens of a seventeenth-century Croatian palace were the setting for an ancient necropolis, where human remains were found in pithoi.
Ancient Greece
The Life of Heinrich Schliemann, the Discoverer of Troy
Archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann was a larger-than-life figure, discovering Troy in what is now Hisarlik, in modern-day Turkey.