Pausanias
Ancient Greece
Griffins: The Noble Protectors of Ancient Greece
Griffins, the unique mythological creatures with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion, were often mentioned in ancient Greek plays
Ancient Greece
Authentic Marathon Swim Recreated in Honor of Ancient Greek Heroes
The authentic Marathon swim is taking place this weekend off the island of Evia in Greece with the participation of hundreds of swimmers from all over the world.
2,500 years after it first happened, competitors from 14 countries swim in...
Ancient Greece
Pausanias, Cultural Geographer of Ancient Greece
Untold stories recounting the glories of Ancient Greece were written by Pausanias, who lived in the second century AD.
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Treasure of the Amphiareion of Oropos
The Amphiareion of Oropos in East Attica with its temple and theater, is one of the lesser-known treasures of Greek antiquity.
Archaeology
Swimming Among the Ruins of a Glorious Ancient Greek Military Harbor
Island Aegina with its magestic beaches, is also the house of the fascinating story of an ancient military harbor open to bathers to enjoy!
Ancient Greece
Corruption in Sport Existed Even at the Olympics in Ancient Greece
Bribery, cheating, doping, and overall corruption have often tarnished the image of the Olympic Games in the past few decades.
Archaeology
Sunken Ruin Possibly Described by Pausanias Discovered in Salamis
An underwater ruin that could be the remains of a public building situated near the port of Salamis in antiquity - possibly one seen and mentioned by the traveler and geographer Pausanias in the 2nd century AD - is...