King Midas is a famous figure from Greek mythology. Anything he touched would turn to gold. Far less famous, however, is his father Gordias. Nonetheless, Gordias occupies an interesting place within the Greek legends. What do we know about...
Have you ever wondered about the origins of many common English phrases like "Achilles' heel" or "Pandora's box?" Many of these expressions that are used quite often in English have deep roots in the rich Greek language, culture, and...
It is not unusual for a nation to have a story about their origin. The Jews have the story of the Exodus, the Romans have the story of Romulus, and the British have the story of Brutus. But many...
The history of Anatolia could have been altered entirely if things had turned out differently in the seventh century BC. At that time, a nation known as the Cimmerians was raiding throughout Anatolia, nearly bringing it to its knees....
One of the most famous characters from Greek mythology is King Midas. He was the king who, according to legend, turned anything he touched into gold. While many things in Greek mythology are just stories, various other things have...
The legendary cutting of the Gordian knot by Alexander the Great became the metaphor for solving difficult problems by employing simple, drastic solutions
It is common to hear the expression "like King Midas" to refer to people who make a lot of profit or enjoy great financial success in all their businesses. However, the origins of this expression come from a greedy...
