In a rare discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably preserved house in ancient Pompeii adorned with frescoes of Greek mythological scenes, untouched since the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.
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In a rare discovery, archaeologists have unearthed a remarkably preserved house in ancient Pompeii adorned with frescoes of Greek mythological scenes, untouched since the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.
No other part of Greece combines stupendous mountain scenery and scenic hikes with deserted, pristine beaches and a wealth of ancient sites like the Peloponnese’s Mani, making it the perfect autumn destination.
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo kicked off the 2024-25 season with a media day Q&A session, offering insights into his offseason preparations, expectations for the upcoming year, reflecting on his recent wedding, and sharing his thoughts on his recent Olympic experience with Greece.
Dionysus, alternatively named Bacchus, Iacchus, Zagreus, Sabazius, or Liber Pater (as well as dozens of…
A small bookstore in Izmir, Turkey, defied the odds and emerged victorious in a legal battle against fashion giant Hermès. The dispute centered around the bookstore’s right to use the name “Hermes,” which the luxury brand initially sought to block. The court’s decision, seen as a win for small businesses and cultural heritage, allows the bookstore to retain its name while the details regarding potential brand confusion are addressed through an appeal.
A 10-foot statue of the Greek god Poseidon erected near the beach in Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico, has been effectively “closed” and faces potential removal after complaints from local Maya indigenous groups. The statue, depicting Poseidon rising from the sea with his trident, has been deemed culturally insensitive and lacking proper environmental permits.
Statue of Greek god uncovered by archaeologists during excavation of ancient Roman sewer in Bulgaria
Archaeologists near Bulgaria’s southeastern border with Greece have made a remarkable discovery—a nearly 7-foot statue of the ancient Greek god Hermes. This unexpected find occurred amidst the excavation of an ancient Roman sewer in the deserted city of Heraclea Sintica, established by King Philip II of Macedon between 356 and 339 B.C.E. Heraclea Sintica was abandoned following a catastrophic earthquake in 388 A.D.
Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is reportedly working on a new AI chatbot, codenamed “Metis,” to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
“Goddess Hygieia meeting the sun and us after 2,100 years in Laodikei.” After 2,100 years, the missing head of a statue of Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health and cleanliness, has been discovered by archaeologists in the ancient city of Laodicea in Turkey.
From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
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.
Spectators return to the Ancient Theatre of Larissa after 22 centuries.
Around several thousand years old the Nymfopetres, or Nymphs Stones are a rare geological formation located about 50 kilometres from Thessaloniki. A number of mythological explanations exist for how this strange natural phenomenon came to be.
Spectators return to the Ancient Theatre of Larissa after 22 centuries.
No other part of Greece combines stupendous mountain scenery and scenic hikes with deserted, pristine beaches and a wealth of ancient sites like the Peloponnese’s Mani, making it the perfect autumn destination.
A remarkable discovery in Turkey has unveiled a marble head of Alexander the Great, the renowned ancient ruler, with a distinctive lion’s mane hairstyle.
John Stamos, celebrated actor, musician, and cultural icon, has long been adored by fans around…
From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
Archaeologists have discovered a Roman shrine, which could be dedicated to the ancient Greek god…