Greek mythology

Persephone - My mum named me after Greek mythology as she was obsessed with it – I hate it so am changing it to something normal

A WOMAN has revealed that she hates her own name so much, that she's planning on changing it to something…

February 17, 2022

Greeks are Everywhere: The Greek History Behind the Sicilian Flag

Greeks are everywhere! Anyone who has travelled to Sicily has most likely seen, on flags, ceramics and souvenirs, a strange-looking…

February 12, 2022

Fetolia: the Art of Scarf

Made from the world’s finest pure silk materials, with finely rolled hand finished edges and immaculate attention to every single…

December 4, 2021

Dior's Ode to Milos

French fashion house Dior has promoted the surreal beauty of Milos with a recent photoshoot and correlating video, captured on…

November 27, 2021

Kids Love Greece: Best Travel Agency for Families

Should you travel to Greece with your family? The answer is a resounding “Definitely, YES!”.  Kids Love Greece is a…

November 27, 2021

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…

November 27, 2021

Narcissus: The Greek Myth Re-Envisioned

In contemporary times we are most familiar with the Freudian term ‘narcissism’ or ‘narcissist’ - a self-centred personality disorder characterised…

November 6, 2021

1,400 Year Old Amethyst Ring Found in Israel Thought to Be the Result of Ancient Greek Superstition

A 1,400 year old amethyst ring found by archeologists was most probably worn by a wealthy wine taster in an…

November 6, 2021

Nymfopetres Nymphs Stones and the Myth of the Petrified Bride

Around several thousand years old the Nymfopetres, or Nymphs Stones are a rare geological formation located about 50 kilometres from…

October 23, 2021

10 Reasons to Visit The Mani, Greece

No other part of Greece combines stupendous mountain scenery and scenic hikes with deserted, pristine beaches and a wealth of…

October 9, 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…

September 25, 2021

Nature’s Architecture: The Monolithic Moonscape of Volax

The tiny village of Volax rests upon an otherworldly, lunarlike landscape that looks as though it has been pelted with…

August 29, 2021

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…

August 22, 2021

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…

August 14, 2021

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…

June 27, 2021

Fikos draws inspiration from mythology to depict the covid-19 pandemic

As the world grapples with the pandemic, some graffiti and mural artists have been busy painting some pretty incredible coronavirus-inspired…

June 15, 2021

Greek Artistic Swimming team qualify for Tokyo Olympics

After a thrilling Artistic Swimming Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Italy, Spain, and Greece earned their ticket to this year’s Olympic Games…

June 14, 2021

Before the Ruins. See what Ancient Knossos Palace looked like in its Glory Days

Constructed around 1700BC, Knossos Palace is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and the most complex in Greece.…

May 9, 2021

Russell Crowe will play Greek god Zeus in 'Thor: Love and Thunder'

One of Hollywood's most instantly recognisable stars, Russell Crowe, has revealed that he is playing Greek god Zeus in the…

April 26, 2021

New trailer released for ‘King Otto' (VIDEO)

Umbrella Entertainment has released a new trailer for 'King Otto'. Set to release on May 27 this year, 'King Otto'…

April 20, 2021
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