Battle of Thermopylae

Who was the bravest Greek at the Battle of Thermopylae?

We all know of the bravery of King Leonidas at the Battle of Thermopylae, but who was the  bravest of…

4 October 2024

Painting of King Leonidas Unveiled

On Saturday night, in commemoration of the 2500 year anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae, red velvet curtains parted in…

23 February 2024

The Battle Of Thermopylae

The Battle of Thermopylae, 480 BC, was a battle in the second Persian invasion of Greece. The battle was fought…

20 August 2022

LIMITED TIME ONLY: Free Cambridge University articles on Thermopylae and Salamis Battles

Cambridge Journals present a brand new research collection on the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis - marking 2500 years since…

30 September 2021

Join the Brotherhood. The Imperial General - Hellenic Inspired Streetwear

This is the story about how the quest to create an extra virgin olive oil based beard balm led to…

25 September 2021

Digital exhibition for the 2,500th Anniversary of The Battle of Thermopylae & Salamis

Greece's Ministry of Culture presents the digital exhibition "Proving History" to mark the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae and naval battle…

5 January 2021

Commemorating the 2500th Anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae in Sydney, Australia

The Public Diplomacy Office at the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney, Laconian Federation of NSW, Athenian Association of NSW…

14 December 2020

These are the collectible coins for the 2,500th Anniversary of The Battle of Thermopylae & Salamis

Greece has circulated collectible coins to mark the 2500th Anniversary of the Battle of Thermopylae and Salamis. The cost of…

13 November 2020

'Glorious Victories. Between Myth and History' Exhibition (VIDEO)

The new temporary exhibition 'Glorious Victories. Between Myth and History' at the National Archaeological Museum, was inaugurated by Greece's Minister of…

23 October 2020

New postal stamps commemorate 2,500 years since the Battle of Thermopylae & Salamis (Photos)

Dedicated to two leading historical events that occurred 2,500 years  ago, the Battle of Thermopylae and the Battle of Salamis,…

24 September 2020

The Battle Of Thermopylae

The Battle of Thermopylae, 480 BC, was a battle in the second Persian invasion of Greece. The battle was fought…

20 August 2020

Gerard Butler isn't afraid of Coronavirus as he arrives in Athens to bear the Olympic torch

Hollywood action star Gerard Butler who portrayed King Leonidas in the blockbuster “300”, has arrived in Athens to take part…

12 March 2020

Hollywood star Gerard Butler to take part in Battle of Thermopylae anniversary

Hollywood action star Gerard Butler who portrayed King Leonidas in the blockbuster “300”,  will be visiting Greece to take part…

13 February 2020

Greece releases commemorative €2 and €10 coins for the 2500th Anniversary of The Battle of Thermopylae

Greece will soon release two commemorative coins to mark the 2500th Anniversary of The Battle of Thermopylae. Many historians consider…

4 February 2020

Greece celebrates its 2,500 year defence of Western civilisation

Greece's President Prokopis Pavlopoulos inaugurated on Wednesday the launch of a series of events commemorating the 2,500-year anniversary since the…

17 October 2019

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