Greek gods

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit…

3 weeks ago

The Ancient, Sacred Olive Tree of the Acropolis that Never Dies

For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and…

3 months ago

Artichokes: An Ancient Greek Remedy

Artichokes are a 3,000-year-old detox secret, highly prized over the centuries for its potent medicinal properties. The Ancient Greeks valued…

4 months ago

Amazing 2,600-year-old temple unearthed on hilltop in Greece

Archaeologists found some massive ruins in Samikon and identified a 2,600-year-old temple within a long-lost sanctuary of Poseidon, photos show.…

4 months ago

The Ancient, Sacred Olive Tree of the Acropolis that Never Dies

For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and…

6 months ago

What’s in a Name? How 14 Greek Islands Got Theirs

The Greek islands are a distinguishing feature of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture across the…

8 months ago

Magic Johnson Hosts $180K/Night 'Greek God and Goddess' Extravaganza Aboard Luxury Megayacht

NBA legend Magic Johnson recently embarked on a lavish six-week yacht vacation that took him on a luxurious journey through…

9 months ago

The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit…

10 months ago

Untangling the Legacy: The Untold Story of Men's Long Hair in Greek History

Throughout history, long hair has held significant cultural symbolism, particularly for ancient civilisations like the Greeks. From warriors to philosophers,…

11 months ago

Macedon Distillery: Handcrafted Spirits from the Mountains of Greece

From the mountains of Greece all the way to the mountains of regional Victoria in Australia, Macedon Distillery has formulated…

1 year ago

World's Largest Underwater Sculpture Inspired by Greek God

The largest single sculpture ever to be deployed underwater was inspired the Ancient Greek myth of Atlas, the Titan who…

1 year ago

Fikos: Painter of the Largest Mural in Greek and Byzantine Art History

Painter and muralist, Fikos is the creator of the largest mural in the history of Greek and Byzantine art. Entitled…

1 year ago

Did Kratos Really Exist in Greek Mythology? - Mythological Curiosities - God of War

Although it is commonly agreed that Kratos is the god of strength and power, there are conflicting stories regarding pretty…

2 years ago

Maria Sakkari defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4 to qualify for semis

The Greek fought off a late rally by Sabalenka to remain undefeated at this year’s WTA Finals. Maria Sakkari is…

2 years ago

Greek goddess Artemis returns humanity to the moon; NASA scraps today's launch

NASA announced it was scrapping today's Artemis I launch to the moon citing weather concerns and other technical challenges including…

2 years ago

What’s in a Name? How 14 Greek Islands Got Theirs

The Greek islands are a distinguishing feature of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture across the…

2 years ago

Ten Greek Mythology Books for Kids

Greek myths and heroes have been the perennial literary and entertainment diet of young and old for decades and with…

2 years ago

The 12 Olympians and the story of Zeus

At the centre of Greek Mythology is the group of powerful Gods who were said to live on Mt Olympus,…

2 years ago

New South Melbourne artwork channels Greek Gods

Hickory has unveiled a new artwork designed by Alexander Knox sitting in the atrium of its new Market Lane development…

2 years ago

Jeff Goldblum replaces Hugh Grant as Zeus in Netflix Greek mythology series Kaos

Jurassic Park star Jeff Goldblum has replaced British actor Hugh Grant in the role of Zeus in Netflix's Greek mythology…

2 years ago