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Environment
Greece Boasts One of the Oldest Oak Trees in Europe
An ancient oak tree in northern Greece is believed to be among the oldest surviving tree of its kind in Europe.
Ancient Greece
10 Things Most People Get Wrong About Greek Mythology
Ironically, Greek Mythology is itself the subject of many myths that are widely believed by many people around the world.
Ancient Greece
Arnold Schwarzenegger Slays Social Media as Zeus in BMW Campaign
The beloved actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is conquering social media in the runup to the Super Bowl, with last week's Instagram post he made with himself portraying the Greek god of thunder viewed more than 2.5 million times already.
In the...
Ancient Greece
Arnold Schwarzenegger Becomes Ancient God Zeus
Hollywood legend Arnold Schwarzenegger will turn himself into the greatest of all the Greek gods for an upcoming Superbowl advertisement for the German automaker BMW, called simply "Zeus."
With just an avatar and a few words on Instagram, he recently...
Ancient Greece
Have Archaeologists Discovered the Temple of Hercules?
Researchers in Spain believe that they have found the Temple of Hercules, long-lost, in the remains of a series of buildings in Andalusia
Greece
Greece’s Top Mythological Sites That You Can Still Visit
By Cliff Blaylock
The heart of the Mediterranean, Greece is blessed with many beautiful islands scattered about its coastlines. They often have glorious sandy beaches, fine cuisine and five-star resorts, but there is something about the Greek islands that sets...
Archaeology
Altar to Greek God Pan Discovered in Ruins of Byzantine Church in Israel
An Israeli archaeologist uncovered a stone altar to the Greek God Pan Heliopolitanos during excavations in a Byzantine church.
Greece
Air Force's "Zeus" F-16 Demonstration Team Conquers the Greek Skies
Over the last several years, the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) has been dazzling spectators during the military parades that are held in Thessaloniki every October 28, on the occasion of ''Oxi Day'' celebrations.
Behind the impressive air shows are pilots...
Greece
Greeks Gather at Acropolis Foothill to Declare their Faith to Zeus (video)
More than 300 people, members of the Assembly of Greeks, on Monday gathered outside the Odeon of Herodes Atticus at the foothill of Acropolis to declare their principles and pray to Zeus.
The Assembly of Greeks is the political party...
Celebrities
Six-Days-Long Swingers Party Begins on Monday on Crete
With the promise to romp wildly on the island where Zeus romped, SDC Travel that caters to swinging couples has organized a six-day swinging "marathon" on the island of Crete.
So far 75 couples from around the world have booked...