She was a lesser-known yet significant figure in the Hellenistic period as a member of the Aeacid dynasty, which ruled…
Campaspe is a figure from ancient Greece, best known for her connection to the Macedonian king Alexander the Great. She…
The legendary Macedonian conqueror shared an extraordinary bond with his faithful companion, Peritas, a massive Molossian hound. This ancient breed,…
Tzeni Karezi was one of the most beloved and renowned actresses in Greece, known for her versatile acting talent, revolutionary…
Ptolemy I Soter was a Macedonian general and companion of Alexander the Great who rose to prominence as one of…
Tarsus, located in the Cilicia region of southern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey), was an ancient city of great cultural and historical…
Ouzo, Greece's iconic anise-flavored spirit, is much more than a drink—it's a cultural ritual. Enjoyed with family, friends, and plenty…
Athens bids farewell to former Prime Minister Costas Simitis with a funeral service at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral on Thursday,…
She was a significant figure in the Hellenistic period, known for her connections to two powerful rulers of the Seleucid…
The Aegean Sea island has a rich ancient history that is primarily defined by the Minoan civilisation, which flourished there…
Archimedes was a Greek mathematician, physicist, engineer, inventor, and astronomer born in 287 BCE in the city of Syracuse, on…
The Classical and Glory - Ancient Greek and Roman Sculpture Art Exhibition has launched in China at the Shanxi Museum…
Stella Greca, the legendary Greek singer and actress, has passed away at the age of 102. Known for her iconic…
He was a significant yet controversial figure in the turbulent history of ancient Macedon during the 4th century BCE. Ptolemy…
The tomb of Philip II of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, was confirmed in Aigai (modern Vergina), offering an…
This January, Greece shines on the global stage with a series of cultural events supported by the Greek National Tourism…
Founded in 315 BCE by King Cassander of Macedon, Greece's second-largest city is also one of the most historical and…
Pyrrhus II ruled Epirus from 255 BCE to 237 BCE. As a monarch, he inherited a kingdom that had experienced…
On January 1 the Greek Orthodox church commemorates Saint Basil the Great, Archbishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia. Saint Basil was…
Pytheas of Massalia (c. 350 – 300 BCE) was an ancient Greek explorer and geographer best known for his remarkable…