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The Ancient Greeks held a ruthless view of betrayal, believing that one in 300 Greeks was a traitor. Traitors were seen as a burden on society—subhuman, vile, and like a disease corrupting the city. Here are three of Ancient Greece’s most infamous traitors:
Ancient Greeks invented the laptop..or so goes the latest conspiracy theory generated from a Greek…
For ancient Greek physicians, silphion was a cure-all, prized for everything from stomach pain to wart removal.
With debate reignited between Greece and the United Kingdom in recent months concerning the restitution…
Greece’s historical buildings including the Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon have fascinated people worldwide,…
This street took its name from the priests who were called as Curetes later. There…
One of the best feelings in the world, without question, is LOVE. We use the…
In ancient Greece, marriage was primarily a social and economic arrangement, not necessarily rooted in romantic love. It was often arranged by families to strengthen alliances, secure wealth, or maintain social status.
Hate maths? One man suggests that it’s the ancient Greeks to blame! Michael Brooks, who holds a PhD in quantum physics, is a science author, journalist and broadcaster says, “We have a problem with maths. I blame this on our obsession with the ancient Greeks.” Greek City Times spoke with Brooks to understand more about his theories.
The highly anticipated international exhibition Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors and Heroes has officially launched in…
The Ancient Greeks and Kashmir Archaeology is not so much allied with inventions rather it…
Consumers have been surprised to learn the hidden ancient Greek meaning behind the brand name Ajax, a popular brand of household cleaning products and detergents made by Colgate-Palmolive.
Greece’s historical buildings including the Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon have fascinated people worldwide,…
The tradition of celebrating mothers and motherhood can be traced back to the Ancient Greeks and Romans, who held festivals in honour of the mother goddesses Rhea and Cybele.
The Ancient Greeks, certainly like the modern Greeks, enjoyed gambling. As one of the most…
Because of the obvious visibility of breast cancer, it was the most described type of…
Stunning British Museum collection comes to Canberra A compelling exhibition exploring the theme of competition…
The Greeks have long had a tradition and spirit of exploration. Travelling far from their…
Greek Oregano is the most flavoursome and without a doubt one of the best herbs…
A video on YouTube shows the faces of Ancient Greeks in a realistic way like…
Ancient Greeks might have a reputation for their preference in wine, a product which helped…
It was 540 BC when the first great naval battle in history took place off…
Artichokes are a 3,000-year-old detox secret, highly prized over the centuries for its potent medicinal properties. The Ancient Greeks valued this rare, edible blossom that it was known as ‘food for the Gods’ and reserved for the aristocratic alone. Modern research confirms just how right ancient healers were about the medicinal powers of this thorny, armoured vegetable with the sweet, sensual heart.
A 1,400 year old amethyst ring found by archeologists was most probably worn by a wealthy wine taster in an attempt to ward off a hangover – a myth that originated in Greece and was widely shared in the ancient world.
In a bid to distance itself from a series of embarrassing scandals, Facebook renames itself ‘Meta’. Like so many other things, we have the ancient Greeks to thank for the word ‘meta’, which was a word they used to mean “after” or “beyond.”
Artichokes are a 3,000-year-old detox secret, highly prized over the centuries for its potent medicinal properties. The Ancient Greeks valued this rare, edible blossom that it was known as ‘food for the Gods’ and reserved for the aristocratic alone. Modern research confirms just how right ancient healers were about the medicinal powers of this thorny, armoured vegetable with the sweet, sensual heart.
Kyrenia (Ancient Greek: Κυρήνη), or more commonly known today as Cyrene, was founded as a…
The exhibition entitled “Ancient Greeks: Athletes, Warriors, Heroes” will take place at the West Australian…
Happy Mothers Day GCT followers! One of the best feelings in the world, without question,…
