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Ancient Greece
How Was Winter Solstice Celebrated in Ancient Greece?
The winter solstice occurs on December 21st in our current calendar and marks the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. For many ancient Greeks following the Attic calendar, the winter solstice was a time for celebrations...
Culture
Greece Celebrates the Real Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas
Greece celebrates Saint Nicholas, who according to the Christian Orthodox faith is the predecessor of Santa Claus, on December 6th.
The omnipresent, joyous, white-bearded man who dressed in red most of the time, became particularly popular in the 19th century,...
Ancient Greece
What Ancient Greece Thinkers Believed About Extraterrestrial Life
There were schools of thought in Ancient Greece that speculated about extraterrestrial life, in trying to answer questions about the universe
Ancient Greece
Top 10 Ideas for Halloween Costumes Based on Greek Mythology
Forget cats, witches, and skeletons—figures from Greek mythology make the most impressive Halloween costumes. From frightening creatures, beautiful goddesses, and powerful heroes, ancient Greek myth provides all the inspiration you need for the best costume.
With some creativity and crafting...
Archaeology
Roman Mosaics with Stunning Greek Scenes Uncovered in Syria
A rare and stunning mosaic panel depicting Greek scenes has been uncovered in the Homs province of Syria. Experts say it dates back to the Roman era.
Syrian state news agency SANA reported that archeologists unearthed the sizeable mosaic panel...
Archaeology
Lost Temple of Poseidon Unearthed in Southern Greece
Ancient ruins unearthed in Ileia, Greece, have been identified by archaeologists as the lost temple of Poseidon described by Strabo.
Ancient Greece
Ancient Swimming Pool in Greece Among the Most Beautiful Ever Built
An ancient swimming pool near Corinth in Greece is still regarded 2,000 years later as an aesthetic and engineering marvel.
The swimming pool located on a prominent height overlooking the Great Ravine on the Isthmus of Corinth was built over...
Ancient Greece
Poseidon: The Almighty Greek God of the Sea
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God of the sea, rivers, storms, earthquakes, bulls, and horses, Poseidon occupies a large amount of ancient Greek mythology, literature, and theology, as well as multiple appearances in modern pop culture.
By Dimosthenis Vasiloudis
He had an unpredictable temperament that reflected...
Ancient Greece
How Athens Got Its Name
The story of how Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world, attained its current name is a foundational Greek myth.
Unbeknownst to many, the city actually had several names throughout its 3,400 years of recorded history.
The initial name...
Fashion
Fashion Show for Charity Dazzles Audience at Sounio's Temple of Poseidon
Internationally-acclaimed Greek fashion designer Mary Katrantzou and the organization "ELPIDA - Association of Friends of Children with Cancer" put on an impressive fashion show at Greece's Cape Sounio, under the shadow of the Temple of Poseidon, on Thursday evening.
This was...