Hercules
Archaeology
Statue Of Man With Hercules Guise Discovered In Rome
An ancient statue of a man wearing a lion headdress, initially thought to be a statue of Hercules, was discovered in Rome, Italy.
Archaeology
Karaftu Caves, The Mysterious Lair of Hercules in Western Iran
The Caves of Karaftu are a magnificent spectacle formed by both nature and human activity over the course of millennia.
Ancient Greece
Twelve Labors of Hercules Exemplify Greek Mythology
The Twelve Labours of Hercules occupy a special place in the pantheon of Greek mythology, exemplifying the ancient beliefs of the Greeks.
Ancient Greece
Steve Reeves, the Bodybuilder Who Brought Greek Mythology to Cinema
Steve Reeves made his cinematic breakthrough in 1958, with the movie Hercules. By the late 1950s, the sword and sandals genre was already becoming popular, but Reeves was the first performer to fully embody the physique of ancient Greek...
Ancient Greece
Statue of Hercules Unearthed in Ancient Greek City of Aizanoi
A stunning statue of Hercules, the Greek demigod, was recently unearthed in the Ancient Greek city of Aizanoi in Asia Minor, according to archaeologists statements.
The statue was found during the excavations being carried out along Penkalas Stream in the...
Ancient Greece
2,200-Year-Old Greek ‘Victory’ Sling Bullet Discovered in Israel
A lead sling bullet inscribed with the message, "Victory of Heracles and Hauronas" in Greek, was discovered in the Israeli city of Yavne.
The Israel Antiquities Authority announced on Thursday that the sling bullet told The Times of Israel that...
Hollywood
The Twenty Most Famous Movies Based on Greek Mythology
These timeless stories from ancient Greece or Greek mythology have been reinterpreted for modern audiences in engaging and beloved movies.
Ancient Greece
Stunning Statue of Hercules Uncovered in Philippi, Northern Greece
An impressive statue depicting Hercules from the Roman times was discovered at the ancient site of Philippi in northern Greece.
Alongside the statue, a richly decorated structure, potentially a fountain, was also found.
As stated in the Hellenic Ministry of Culture...
Ancient Greece
Fires Shaped the Landscape of Ancient Greece
Fires shaped much of the landscape in ancient Greece, set mostly by invaders in pre-classical times. Fires were also sometimes set by Greeks themselves.
According to an article written by L.G. Liacos entitled "Present Studies and History of Burning in...
Ancient Greece
Xena: How Hollywood Created a Greek Warrior Princess that Never Existed
Xena the Greek warrior princess, who started as an antagonist of Hercules, captivated audiences around the world more than 20 years ago.