Although the Ancient Spartans did not leave much material legacy, especially compared to the Athenians,…
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It’s not hard to figure out why March 14 is celebrated annually as “Pi Day”…
According to reports by the Geological Society of Greece, there are more than 8,500 caves scattered all throughout Greece. Here is a list of some of the most beautiful and mysterious Greek caves, which have been recognised worldwide for their geological importance.
Although women in Ancient Greece had few rights – unable to vote, own land, or…
In almost every Greek city you will find ancient monuments, sculptures or building remains that are evidence of the grand historical past of the country. Many of these monuments are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, not just because of their majestic architecture or their antiquity, but also because of their contribution to modern civilization, society, art and sciences.
Zendaya dazzles as the face – and the feet – of Valentino’s Rendez-Vous Spring 2022 collection, which appears to be heavily inspired by the footwear of the ancient Greeks and Romans.
For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and ancient representation of prosperity, peace, hope, and resurrection. Planted by the Goddess Athena herself, as Greek mythology would have it, the tree has suffered many fires and mutilations as invaders have come and gone. But a sprig was always saved to be planted later.
‘No biting and no gouging’ – but all else fair game in “brutal” Ancient Greek…
A video on YouTube shows the faces of Ancient Greeks in a realistic way like…
The oldest written recipe found in Egypt is dated approximately 300 AD. The recipe for…
The Captivating History YouTube channel has released a fascinating new video related to what it…
Happy Valentine’s Day lovers! We all know that Greeks don’t need it to be Valentine’s Day to be a great lover, as we are great lovers every day. But did you know that the origins for the holiday and many of its symbols are have roots squarely planted in Ancient Greece?
The small-bodied species of the Skyrian horse, whose origins go back to Ancient Greece, is…
The Yo-Yo is believed to have originated from a Chinese toy known as the Diabolo,…
Reading University has decided to censor a section of a 118-line, ancient Greek poem that…
Most world (coin) currencies including those of the ancient world are typically round in shape,…
Holidays and rituals seem to have always been a universal aspect of the human experience,…
The temple of Artemis at Vravrona is a Doric temple built in the first half…
Frankly there are more than 10 inventions and discoveries our ancestors are responsible for, but…
The Greek-inspired popular video game HADES has reportedly been awarded the world prestigious Hugo Award…